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Xhosa - South Africa - Xhosa

A wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass (Xhosa seed expression 42)

A wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass

Meaning

People remember where they belong.

Literal translation

wandering cow knows home grass

Usage example

He will return to his roots; a wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass.

He will return to his roots; a wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Xhosa / Xhosa. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Zulu - South Africa Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Bemba - Zambia A wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass (Bemba seed expression 42) Tonga - Zambia A wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass (Tonga seed expression 42) Nyanja - Zambia A wandering cow still knows the taste of home grass (Nyanja seed expression 42)