అజీర్ణానికి ఆకలి మెండు.

ajirnaniki akali mendu.

Translation

For indigestion, hunger is plentiful.

Meaning

This proverb refers to a condition where one feels frequent or excessive hunger despite having indigestion or a stomach upset. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation where someone who is incapable or lacking in substance makes excessive demands or shows greedy desire for more than they can handle.

Related Phrases

Though the tiger be hungry will it eat grass ?

This expression is used to describe a person's inherent nature or integrity. It suggests that a person of high principles or specific traits will not compromise their character or stoop to low levels even when faced with extreme hardship or desperate situations.

A house already built has many critics.

This proverb is used to describe how people find numerous faults or suggest unnecessary improvements only after a task is completed. It is similar to the English expression 'Hindsight is 20/20' or 'Everyone is a master after the event.'

The barren cow bellows much, and in the year of drought there is much thunder. Much smoke and little roast. (Italian.) All talk and no go.

This proverb describes people who possess little knowledge or substance but make the most noise or display. Just as a cow that doesn't give milk moos loudly, and a riverbed during a drought may produce lightning or illusions of water without providing actual relief, empty or incompetent people often brag or shout the loudest to hide their lack of worth.

Poverty is accompanied by extreme hunger

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone lacks resources but has excessive needs or demands. It highlights the irony of having the least capacity to fulfill requirements while having the greatest desires or appetites. It is often used to comment on how problems seem to multiply for those already in a miserable state.

Those who cannot do the work talk a lot; a counterfeit coin has many scratches.

This proverb describes people who compensate for their lack of ability or skill with excessive talk and excuses. Just as a fake or invalid coin often has many marks or scratches to hide its flaws or draw attention away from its worthlessness, an incompetent person uses words to hide their inability to perform a task.

There is no appetite for food unhoped for.

This expression suggests that if you have no interest or hope in obtaining something, you won't feel the need or 'hunger' for it. It is used to describe a state of indifference or detachment, where the lack of expectation leads to a lack of desire.

False gold is very bright. All is not gold that glitters.

This expression means that things which are artificial or fake often appear more attractive and flashy than the original or genuine ones. It is used to caution someone against being deceived by outward appearances or superficial brilliance, emphasizing that true value is often subtle while falsehood tries hard to impress.

The lady who cannot cook seeks for much praise; the gentleman who cannot earn his livelihood is a great eater. He earns a farthing and has a penn'orth of thirst. (Dutch.)

This proverb is used to mock people who make excuses to avoid their responsibilities. It describes a situation where an incapable or lazy person blames physical ailments for not working, while someone who doesn't contribute resources still demands the most benefits. It highlights hypocrisy and laziness within a household or team.

Difficulty is plenty for the impossible; scratches are plenty on a worthless coin.

This proverb is used to describe things or people that are useless or ineffective but require an excessive amount of effort or come with unnecessary complications. It highlights that a task that doesn't yield results often feels more burdensome, just as a counterfeit or worthless coin often has more markings or scratches than a genuine one.

For that which is not meant to be, troubles are many

This expression is used to describe a situation or a project that is destined to fail or is inherently problematic. It suggests that when something is not right or is 'ill-fated', one will encounter an excessive number of obstacles and complications. It is often said when someone is struggling with a task that seems to be going wrong at every turn.