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sadza and milk

Kandiro enda, kandiro dzoka.

Translation

Little plate (of food) go, little plate return.

Application

To receive kindness or assistance from others, one has to be kind or willing to assist others.

Similar Proverbs

1. Kandiro kanoenda kunobva kamwe.

2. Kandiro kanopfumba kunobva kamwe.

 

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