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A house by the road

Proverb in the local language
Kumanga nyumba pa njira nkhumangira alendo.
Proverb's direct translation
To build a house beside a road is to build it for travelers.
Proverb's meaning
One must be ready to receive visitors and travelers especially if one's house is near the road.
From: Sena
General comments
The Sena live in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

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