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Tagalog - Philippines - Filipino

Kung may tiyaga, may nilaga.

If there is perseverance, there is stew.

Meaning

Hard work and patience bring reward.

Literal translation

With patience, there is a meal.

Usage example

Mag-aral ka; kung may tiyaga, may nilaga.

Study hard; if there is perseverance, there is reward.

Cultural context

Used to motivate steady effort.

Related idioms

Tagalog - Philippines Kung may tiyaga, may nilaga. Vietnamese - Vietnam Co cong mai sat co ngay nen kim. Portuguese - Brazil Agua mole em pedra dura tanto bate ate que fura. Portuguese - Angola Agua mole em pedra dura tanto bate ate que fura.