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Sesotho - South Africa - Sotho

The mat is warmer when space is made for another (Sesotho seed expression 49)

The mat is warmer when space is made for another

Meaning

Hospitality and inclusion strengthen community.

Literal translation

mat warmer with another

Usage example

Welcome them; the mat is warmer when space is made for another.

Welcome them; the mat is warmer when space is made for another.

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. Georgian - Georgia Stumari ghmertisgan aris. Sesotho - Lesotho Kopano ke matla. Bemba - Zambia The mat is warmer when space is made for another (Bemba seed expression 49)