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Hausa proverb: Ruwan dare ba ya hana rana fitowa
Hausa proverb on resilience — temporary setbacks cannot stop the sun from rising.
Country:Nigeria; Niger; Ghana
Language:Hausa; English
Published:2025-12-01
Audience:Language learners, cultural studies
Hausa: "Ruwan dare ba ya hana rana fitowa."
English: "The dew of the night does not prevent the sun from rising."
Meaning: Temporary setbacks cannot stop progress. No matter how dark or difficult the night, the sun will always rise. The proverb encourages hope and perseverance through hardship.
Keywords
Hausa
proverb
hope
resilience
perseverance
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