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Hand wey give dey collect

phrase cultural phrases

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. The hand that gives shall also receive; a reference to the cycle of generosity.
  2. This proverb serves as a reminder to be generous because kindness often returns to the giver in the future.
Examples

You must help your neighbor because Hand wey give dey collect.

You must help your neighbor because the hand that gives shall also receive.

I trust say God go bless me because Hand wey give dey collect.

I trust that God will bless me because the hand that gives shall also receive.

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Usage noteSpeakers use this to encourage community support or to explain why they are helping someone else.

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