Что посеешь, то и пожнёшь
Chto posyesh, to i pozhnosh
Literal translation
"What you sow, that you will reap"
English equivalent
"You get back what you put into something."
What does it mean?
You reap what you sow
When to use
Ты не учился, а теперь провалил тест — что посеешь, то и пожнёшь.
Example in use
Russian
You didn't study and now you failed the test—you reap what you sow.
Translation
Use this when someone experiences the logical consequences of their previous actions.
Origin
Agriculture
Full history & cultural context
A universal biblical and agricultural theme that resonates deeply in Russian morality, emphasizing personal responsibility.
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