Tagalog - Philippines - Tagalog
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.