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Hausa - Nigeria - Hausa

A door closed gently can open again (Hausa seed expression 38)

A door closed gently can open again

Meaning

Handle conflict with care to preserve future options.

Literal translation

gently closed door reopens

Usage example

Leave respectfully; a door closed gently can open again.

Leave respectfully; a door closed gently can open again.

Cultural context

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

Related idioms

Yoruba - Nigeria Bi omode ba subu a wo iwaju. Igbo - Nigeria Igwe bu ike. Hausa - Nigeria Hankali ya fi karfi. Bemba - Zambia A door closed gently can open again (Bemba seed expression 38)