అమ్మకళ గుమ్మంలో తెలుస్తుంది
ammakala gummamlo telustundi
The mother's skill/state is revealed at the threshold.
This expression suggests that the true state, character, or management of a household can be judged immediately upon entering the house (at the doorstep). It is often used to imply that the first impression or outward appearance of a place reflects the competence and nature of the person in charge.
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.
బ్రతికిన బ్రతుకు చావులో తెలుస్తుంది
bratikina bratuku chavulo telustundi
The life one lived is known at the time of death.
This proverb emphasizes that a person's true character, reputation, and the impact of their life's work are only fully realized and judged by society after they pass away. It is often used to suggest that one's legacy is defined by how they are remembered by others when they are gone.
ఎండకాలంలో ఏకులు వడికి, వానాకాలంలో వడ్లు దంచినట్లు.
endakalamlo ekulu vadiki, vanakalamlo vadlu danchinatlu.
Like spinning cotton in summer and pounding rice in the rainy season.
This expression refers to poor planning or performing tasks at the most inconvenient and difficult times. Spinning cotton (ekulu vadakadam) is better done when there is humidity (monsoon) to prevent the fiber from breaking, while pounding rice (vadlu danchadam) requires dry weather. Doing them in reverse leads to unnecessary hardship and inefficiency.
మన గుమ్మడికాయలు మంచివైతే, బజార్లో ఎందుకు దొర్లుతాయి?
mana gummadikayalu manchivaite, bajarlo enduku dorlutayi?
If our pumpkins are good, why would they be rolling in the market?
This proverb suggests that if our own belongings or family members were truly good or well-behaved, they wouldn't be found in undesirable situations or being criticized by the public. It is often used to point out that when someone close to us is involved in a scandal or trouble, the fault might lie within our own upbringing or oversight rather than external factors.
గుమ్మలో గింజలు గుమ్మలో ఉండాలి, పిల్లలు పిట్టల్లాగ ఉండాలి
gummalo ginjalu gummalo undali, pillalu pittallaga undali
The grains should stay in the bin, and the children should be like little birds
This expression refers to an ideal state of domestic prosperity and harmony. It suggests that resources (grains) should be abundant and preserved, while children should be healthy, active, and cheerful like chirping birds. It is often used to describe a well-settled, happy household.
అక్కమ్మ గుమ్మాలు ఎక్కలేము దిగలేము
akkamma gummalu ekkalemu digalemu
Akkamma's doorsteps can neither be climbed up nor climbed down.
This proverb is used to describe a situation or a task that is extremely difficult, tricky, or impossible to navigate. It refers to a dilemma where every path or option seems equally challenging or obstructive, often used when dealing with stubborn people or complex bureaucratic hurdles.
ఎల్లవారమ్మల బ్రతుకు తెల్లవారితే తెలుస్తుంది.
ellavarammala bratuku tellavarite telustundi.
When it dawns, we shall know whose mother is alive. Said by a man to his wife, at whose instigation he had agreed that they should kill his mother. The mothers of the pair slept together and the wife's mother was murdered instead of the husband's, with the latter's knowledge. The wife, having an inkling of the truth, endeavoured to per- suade her husband to go and see which of the two they had spared, and he replied as above.
This proverb implies that the true state or reality of a situation (or someone's life) is revealed when the light of day comes or when the time is right. It is used to suggest that secrets or hidden struggles cannot stay hidden forever and the truth will eventually come to light.
* Απλησιος πίθος.
ఎల్లమ్మ బ్రతుకు తెల్లవారితే తెలుస్తుంది
ellamma bratuku tellavarite telustundi
Ellamma's life (or fate) will be known once the day breaks.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where the true outcome or the reality of a person's condition will only be revealed after a period of time or once a specific event concludes. It implies that current appearances might be deceptive and the final truth will come to light eventually.
బొమ్మకు మొక్కినా నమ్మకం ఉండవలె
bommaku mokkina nammakam undavale
Even if you pray to a doll/statue, there must be faith.
This expression emphasizes that the power of prayer or any action lies in the sincerity and faith of the person performing it, rather than the object of worship itself. It is used to suggest that without true belief, rituals or actions are meaningless.
తవ్వగా తవ్వగా తథ్యం తేలుతుంది
tavvaga tavvaga tathyam telutundi
If you dig and dig, the truth will emerge
This expression means that persistent investigation or deep questioning will eventually reveal the actual facts or the hidden truth of a matter. It is used in contexts where someone is encouraged to look beyond the surface to find the reality.