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Sesotho - South Africa - Sotho

A borrowed calabash must return clean (Sesotho seed expression 10)

A borrowed calabash must return clean

Meaning

Borrowed things should be respected and returned well.

Literal translation

borrowed calabash returns clean

Usage example

Treat the equipment well; a borrowed calabash must return clean.

Treat the equipment well; a borrowed calabash must return clean.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

Zulu - South Africa Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Sesotho - Lesotho Kopano ke matla. Bemba - Zambia A borrowed calabash must return clean (Bemba seed expression 10) Bemba - Zambia The visitor who greets the gate enters with peace (Bemba seed expression 24)