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Hausa - Nigeria - Hausa

A promise is a debt carried by the tongue (Hausa seed expression 50)

A promise is a debt carried by the tongue

Meaning

Words create responsibility.

Literal translation

promise debt of tongue

Usage example

Keep your word; a promise is a debt carried by the tongue.

Keep your word; a promise is a debt carried by the tongue.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

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