అమ్ముకొనుటకు నేర్చినమ్మ వంత ఓర్వదు.

ammukonutaku nerchinamma vanta orvadu.

Translation

A woman who has learned to sell cannot bear the loss.

Meaning

This proverb is used to describe a person who is skilled at business or profit-making but lacks the resilience or patience to handle failures, losses, or setbacks. It highlights that success is easy to enjoy, but managing the inevitable downsides of any endeavor requires a different kind of strength.

Related Phrases

When told to sell, sell; it sounds like buy, buy.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is so desperate to sell an item that their aggressive persuasion makes it seem like they are actually the ones begging to buy it. It is used to mock people who are overly eager or desperate in their negotiations, thereby losing their leverage.

If I were a smuggler in the fair, where could I sell my thread ?

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone harms or cheats the very place or people they rely on for their livelihood or survival. It highlights the foolishness of destroying one's own source of income or support system.

If a woman who knows how to speak falls, even that fall looks graceful.

This proverb describes people who are so eloquent or skilled with words that they can justify their mistakes or failures as if they were intentional or beneficial. It is often used to refer to someone who uses their cleverness to cover up their blunders or to make a bad situation look good.

If thieves come to the weekly market, where should I sell my finger millets?

This expression is used to describe a situation where the very place or authority meant for protection or business has become corrupt or unsafe. It highlights the helplessness of a common person when the systems they rely on are compromised.

Only the one who knows how to swim faces the danger of drowning.

This proverb suggests that people are often overconfident in their areas of expertise, which leads them to take risks that others would avoid. It is used to caution experts that their skills do not make them immune to accidents; rather, their familiarity might lead to negligence.

Even if there are a thousand sarees, one can only wear one at a time.

This expression is used to highlight the limits of human consumption and utility regardless of how much wealth or abundance one possesses. It emphasizes that basic needs remain constant, and excess possession does not change the physical capacity to use them. It is often used to remind people to be humble or to point out that greed for more than what is necessary is futile.

It is difficult to bear with a woman who has learned to read and a man who has learned to cook.

This traditional proverb suggests that when individuals cross into roles traditionally held by the opposite gender (in a historical context), they tend to become overly pedantic, meticulous, or argumentative about it. It describes the irritation caused by people who over-analyze tasks that are supposed to be simple or routine.

Do not go to the market relying on a debtor, and do not go to a festival relying on a lover.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the danger of depending on unreliable sources. Relying on someone who owes you money (a debtor) to fund your shopping at a market is risky as they may fail to pay. Similarly, relying on a secret lover for protection or company at a public fair is unwise as their commitment is often unstable or hidden. It serves as a warning against putting one's trust in people who lack accountability or official obligation.

If you believe, give; if you have believed, sell.

This proverb highlights the importance of trust and caution in trade and relationships. It suggests that if you trust someone, you can extend credit or give goods, but once a transaction or commitment is made based on that trust, one must ensure it is fulfilled (or sold) to maintain the integrity of the deal.

He who knows how to travel/roam will remain courageous.

This expression emphasizes that travel broadens the mind and builds character. A person who travels extensively, encounters different cultures, and faces various challenges becomes more worldly, resilient, and courageous compared to someone who stays in one place.