అప్పలవాడు చస్తేనేమి, పత్రాలు మునిగితేనేమి?
appalavadu chastenemi, patralu munigitenemi?
What if the debtor dies, or what if the documents are lost in water?
This expression is used to describe a situation where one has reached a point of complete loss or hopelessness, such that further misfortunes no longer matter. It reflects a state of indifference toward consequences when the primary goal or asset is already gone.
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వెంపలి పూస్తేనేమి కాస్తేనేమి?
vempali pustenemi kastenemi?
What does it matter if the Vempali plant flowers or bears fruit?
This proverb refers to things or actions that are completely useless or have no impact on anyone. The Vempali (Wild Indigo) plant is considered useless for consumption or major utility; hence, whether it flourishes or not makes no difference to the world. It is used to describe an insignificant person's presence or a redundant effort.
ఏలేవాని యెద్దు పోతేనేమి, కాచేవాని కన్ను పోతేనేమి
elevani yeddu potenemi, kachevani kannu potenemi
If the master's ox be lost what is it [to the servant?]. If the watchman's eye be lost what is it [to the master?]. ఐ.
This proverb describes a situation of extreme indifference or lack of accountability. It refers to a person who doesn't care about the consequences of their actions or the losses incurred by others, implying that as long as they aren't personally affected or if they are simply reckless, they remain unconcerned about significant damages.
కాకులకి కాని నెమ్ములు కాస్తేనేమి పూస్తేనేమి?
kakulaki kani nemmulu kastenemi pustenemi?
What is it to the crows if the Nemmi trees, which they don't like, grow or blossom ? Nemmi chettu is the Dalbergia Oojeinensis.
This proverb describes a situation where something exists or flourishes but is of no benefit to the people who need it or are around it. It is used when discussing resources, talents, or wealth that are practically useless to the community or individuals concerned, making their existence irrelevant.
చచ్చిన వాని తల తూర్పున ఉంటేనేమి, పడమరన ఉంటేనేమి?
chachchina vani tala turpuna untenemi, padamarana untenemi?
What does it matter whether a dead man's head lie towards the east or towards the west ?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is beyond help, or when a loss is so absolute that minor details and formalities no longer matter. It suggests that once a core purpose or life is gone, worrying about trivial arrangements or insignificant consequences is futile.
మాచకమ్మకు సమర్త మఖయితేనేమి, పుబ్బయితేనేమి మరి పునర్వసైతేనేమి
machakammaku samarta makhayitenemi, pubbayitenemi mari punarvasaitenemi
For Machakamma's puberty ceremony, what does it matter if it is Makha, Pubba, or Punarvasu?
This expression refers to someone who is indifferent to rules, auspicious timings, or specific conditions because they do not understand or care about the significance of an event. It is used to describe a situation where a person is so negligent or the subject is so trivial that the technical details or standard procedures don't make a difference to the outcome.
లంజ చస్తేనేం మంచం ఇరిగితేనేం
lanja chastenem mancham irigitenem
What does it matter if the prostitute dies or the cot breaks?
This is a blunt and cynical expression used to describe a situation where no one cares about a loss because neither the person nor the object involved held any moral value or social respect. It signifies total indifference toward the destruction of something that was already considered 'useless' or 'shameful' by society.
తనకు కాని రాజ్యము పండితేనేమి పాడుపడితేనేమి?
tanaku kani rajyamu panditenemi padupaditenemi?
What does it matter whether the kingdom he has not pos- session of prospers or decays?
This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.
ఎలుక యేట్లో పోతేనేమి, పులి బోనున పోతేనేమి
eluka yetlo potenemi, puli bonuna potenemi
What if the rat is carried down the river ? What if the tiger is caught in the trap? Who cares?
This expression is used to describe a situation where one is completely indifferent to the outcome of an event because neither result affects them, or when comparing two inconsequential or inevitable losses. It highlights a sense of apathy toward things that are beyond one's concern or control.
ఎలుక ఎటు పోతేనేమి, పులి బోనులో పడితే చాలు
eluka etu potenemi, puli bonulo padite chalu
What does it matter where the mouse goes, as long as the tiger is caught in the trap?
This proverb is used when the main objective is achieved, rendering minor losses or trivial details irrelevant. It emphasizes focusing on the significant outcome rather than worrying about small, inconsequential matters.
ఇల్లే ఇంకితేనేమి కొల్లేరు పొంగితేనేమి
ille inkitenemi kolleru pongitenemi
What does it matter if the house dries up or if Kolleru lake overflows?
This expression is used to describe a person who is completely indifferent to external events, whether they are personal losses or grand occurrences. It signifies a state of total apathy or lack of concern regarding things that do not directly impact one's immediate needs or when one is in a state of despair/detachment.