అడవిలో వెన్నెల, సముద్రంలో వాన ఒకటే
adavilo vennela, samudramlo vana okate
Moonlight in the forest and rain in the ocean are the same.
This expression is used to describe something that is wasted or goes unappreciated. Just as moonlight in an uninhabited forest has no one to admire it, and rain falling into the vast salt-water ocean adds no value, an action or resource spent where it isn't needed or recognized is considered a waste.
Related Phrases
వర్షాకాలంలో వరదలు, ఎండాకాలంలో వడగాలులు
varshakalamlo varadalu, endakalamlo vadagalulu
Floods in the rainy season, heatwaves in the summer season.
This expression is used to describe the predictable yet harsh realities or inevitable natural occurrences associated with specific times or situations. It implies that every season or phase of life comes with its own set of inherent challenges that one must expect and endure.
సముద్రంలో పిట్ట రెట్టవేసినట్లు
samudramlo pitta rettavesinatlu
Like a bird dropping its waste into the ocean
This expression is used to describe a contribution or an addition that is so insignificantly small compared to the vastness of the whole that it makes no difference at all. It is similar to the English idiom 'A drop in the bucket'.
అడవిలో ఉసిరికాయకి, సముద్రంలో ఉప్పుకూ సంబంధం
adavilo usirikayaki, samudramlo uppuku sambandham
The connection between an amla fruit in the forest and salt in the sea
This expression is used to describe an unexpected but perfect combination of two things or people from completely different backgrounds. Just as amla (from the forest) and salt (from the sea) combine to make a great pickle, it signifies a destiny-driven union or collaboration of disparate elements.
అడవి కాచిన వెన్నెల
adavi kachina vennela
Like moon-light in the jungle.
This expression refers to something valuable, beautiful, or useful that goes to waste because there is no one around to appreciate or benefit from it. It is used to describe efforts or talents that are unrewarded or spent in vain.
Wasted on a spot where it is not appreciated.
సముద్రంలో వాన కురిసినా, అడవిలో వెన్నెల కాసినా ఎవరి కోసం?
samudramlo vana kurisina, adavilo vennela kasina evari kosam?
Who benefits if it rains in the ocean or if moonlight shines in the forest?
This expression describes actions that are wasted or useless because they occur where they are not needed or cannot be appreciated. Just as rain is redundant in the sea and moonlight is unseen in a dense uninhabited forest, doing a favor for someone who doesn't need it or displaying talent to an audience that cannot understand it is considered a futile effort.
మార్గశిరంలో మబ్బులు మాఘమాసంలో వానలు
margashiramlo mabbulu maghamasamlo vanalu
Clouds in the month of Margasira, rains in the month of Magha.
This is a traditional agricultural observation or proverb related to weather patterns. It suggests that if clouds appear during the lunar month of Margasira (usually occurring in Nov-Dec), it is a precursor to rainfall in the month of Magha (Jan-Feb). It is used to describe predictable seasonal cycles or the relationship between specific weather signs and their eventual outcomes.
సాన కింద వెన్నెల
sana kinda vennela
Moonlight under the grindstone.
This expression refers to something that exists but is completely useless or wasted because it is in a position where it cannot be seen or utilized. Just as moonlight falling under a grindstone serves no purpose and provides no light to the surroundings, a talent or a resource that is hidden or misplaced is considered 'Sana kinda vennela'.
సముద్రంలో కాకిరెట్ట లాగా
samudramlo kakiretta laga
Like a crow's dropping in the ocean
This expression is used to describe something that is so small, insignificant, or negligible in comparison to the vastness of the situation that it makes no impact or difference at all. It is similar to the English idiom 'a drop in the ocean'.
సముద్రంలో వాన పడినట్లు
samudramlo vana padinatlu
Like rain falling into the ocean
This expression is used to describe an action that is redundant, useless, or has no significant impact because it is being added to something that is already vast or abundant. Just as rain does not change the level of the sea, a small contribution or help given to someone who already has everything is considered pointless.
వెన్నెల అడవి కాసినా, వర్షం సముద్రంలో కురిసినా ఒకటే
vennela adavi kasina, varsham samudramlo kurisina okate
Moonlight shining in a forest and rain falling into the sea are the same.
This proverb is used to describe actions or resources that go to waste because they are not utilized by anyone who needs them. Moonlight in an uninhabited forest and rain falling into the salty sea serve no practical purpose for humanity, symbolizing futile efforts or wasted opportunities.