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Xhosa - South Africa - Xhosa

The sun that delays still reaches the field (Xhosa seed expression 15)

The sun that delays still reaches the field

Meaning

Progress can still happen even after a slow start.

Literal translation

delayed sun reaches field

Usage example

Do not lose hope; the sun that delays still reaches the field.

Do not lose hope; the sun that delays still reaches the field.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for Xhosa / Xhosa. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

Related idioms

Zulu - South Africa Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. Gikuyu - Kenya Gutiri utuku utakua. English - Myanmar Dawn comes after the darkest hour. Bemba - Zambia The sun that delays still reaches the field (Bemba seed expression 15)