ఆడదాని మాట మూట నీటిలో మూట ఒకటేనట
adadani mata muta nitilo muta okatenata
A woman's word and a bundle in the water are supposedly the same.
This is a traditional proverb used to suggest that a particular promise or statement is unreliable or lacks stability, much like how a bundle of goods would dissolve or float away in moving water. It is typically used to remark on perceived inconsistency or the fleeting nature of a commitment.
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ఆడదాని మాట, నీళ్ల మూట
adadani mata, nilla muta
A woman’s word, a bundle of water. A woman's mind and winter wind change oft.
This is a traditional proverb used to suggest that a promise or statement made by a woman is unstable, unreliable, or impossible to hold onto, much like trying to tie water into a bundle. It is typically used to express skepticism regarding commitments or to highlight perceived inconsistency.
నీళ్ళమూట, వంచకుడి మాట ఒక్కరీతి
nillamuta, vanchakudi mata okkariti
A bundle of water and a deceiver's word are of the same kind.
This proverb highlights the unreliability of a dishonest person's promises. Just as it is impossible to bind or carry water in a bundle (as it will eventually leak or slip away), a deceiver's words have no substance and cannot be trusted to hold true.
ఆడదాని మాట ఆపదలకు మూలం
adadani mata apadalaku mulam
A woman's word is the root of troubles
This is a traditional proverb implying that gossip or ill-advised words from a woman can lead to significant problems or conflicts. In modern contexts, it is often viewed as a dated or misogynistic sentiment, but it remains a known expression in literature and folklore to describe situations where a specific conversation or rumor triggered a series of misfortunes.
గాలిలో మాట రాశాడు, నీటిలో మూట కట్టాడు
galilo mata rashadu, nitilo muta kattadu
He wrote words in the air and tied a bundle in the water
This expression refers to someone who makes impossible or empty promises that have no substance or reality. It describes actions that are futile, unreliable, or purely imaginary, much like the impossibility of writing on air or securing a bundle under water.
ఉప్పుమూటను నీటిలో ముంచినట్లు
uppumutanu nitilo munchinatlu
Like dipping a bundle of salt in water.
This expression is used to describe a situation where something disappears or dissolves completely and rapidly without leaving a trace. It typically refers to the quick loss of wealth, resources, or the sudden failure of a plan.
నీతి కాని మాట రాతి వేటు.
niti kani mata rati vetu.
An unjust word is the throwing of a stone.
This expression emphasizes the power and consequence of words. It suggests that saying something immoral, dishonest, or unjust can be as physically and emotionally damaging as being hit by a heavy stone. It is used to caution people to speak with integrity and think before they speak, as hurtful or unethical words leave lasting scars.
వచ్చీరాని మాట వరహాల మూట.
vachchirani mata varahala muta.
Words that are barely formed are like a bundle of gold coins.
This expression is used to describe the broken or half-formed speech of young children. Just as a bundle of gold (varahalu) is precious, the innocent and stuttering attempts of a child trying to talk are considered delightful, sweet, and invaluable to hear.
నిలకడ లేనివాని మాట నీళ్లమూట
nilakada lenivani mata nillamuta
The word of an unstable man is a bundle of water.
This expression refers to someone who lacks consistency or reliability in their character. Just as it is impossible to tie water in a bundle, it is impossible to hold a fickle person to their promises. It is used to caution against trusting the words of those who frequently change their minds or lack integrity.
A fool's speech is a bubble of air.
వెలయాలి మాట కలలో మూట
velayali mata kalalo muta
A courtesan's word is like a bundle found in a dream.
This proverb implies that promises or words spoken by someone who is primarily driven by self-interest or monetary gain (historically referring to courtesans) are unreliable and illusory. Just as a bundle of wealth found in a dream disappears upon waking, such promises have no value in reality.
నిలకడలేని మాట నీళ్ళమూట
nilakadaleni mata nillamuta
An unstable word is like a bundle of water.
This proverb is used to describe a person who does not stick to their word or lacks consistency in their promises. Just as it is impossible to pack or carry water in a bundle, the promises of an inconsistent person have no substance and cannot be relied upon.