అత్తపోరులేదు, మామ పోరులేదు, ఏరుకొనబోయిన చోట ఎనుబోతు లేదు
attaporuledu, mama poruledu, erukonaboyina chota enubotu ledu
No mother-in-law's nagging, no father-in-law's nagging, and no buffalo in the place where one went to pick dung.
This proverb describes a state of absolute freedom or a worry-free situation where there is no one to monitor, criticize, or obstruct one's work. It is used to express that a task can be done peacefully without any external interference or obstacles.
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ఊళ్ళో ఇల్లు లేదు, పొలంలో చేను లేదు.
ullo illu ledu, polamlo chenu ledu.
No house in the village, no crop in the field.
This expression is used to describe a person who has no assets, roots, or responsibilities. It refers to someone who is landless, homeless, or completely devoid of any property or stability. It can also imply a person who has nothing to lose.
అంతములేని చోటులేదు, ఆది లేని ఆరంభము లేదు.
antamuleni chotuledu, adi leni arambhamu ledu.
There is no place without an end, and no beginning without a source.
This philosophical expression emphasizes the cycle of life and the law of causality. It suggests that everything that exists has a boundary or conclusion, and every event or start has a fundamental root or origin. It is often used to describe the interconnectedness of time, existence, and the universe.
అత్త పోరు లేదు, మామ పోరు లేదు, గుడిసెలో గుడ్డివాని పోరు.
atta poru ledu, mama poru ledu, gudiselo guddivani poru.
No harassment from the mother-in-law, no harassment from the father-in-law, but the blind man's harassment in the hut.
This proverb describes a situation where one is free from major or expected problems but is constantly troubled by a small, persistent, or unexpected nuisance. It is used when someone complains about a minor but irritating issue that ruins an otherwise peaceful situation.
నీరు ఉంటే ఊరు లేదు, ఊరు ఉంటే నీరు లేదు
niru unte uru ledu, uru unte niru ledu
If there is water, there is no village; if there is a village, there is no water.
This proverb is used to describe a state of poor planning, irony, or chronic lack of resources. It refers to a situation where essential elements are never present at the same time or place, making it impossible to settle or succeed. It highlights a mismatch between needs and available resources.
పిట్టపోరు పిట్టపోరు పిల్లి తీర్చినట్లు
pittaporu pittaporu pilli tirchinatlu
Like a cat resolving the fight between two small birds
This expression is used to describe a situation where two parties are fighting over something, and a third party intervenes under the guise of helping, only to take advantage of the situation and seize the prize for themselves. It serves as a warning against letting outsiders mediate internal conflicts when their intentions might be predatory.
తాడూ లేదు, బొంగరం లేదు
tadu ledu, bongaram ledu
Neither a string nor a top.
This expression is used to describe someone who lacks any ties, responsibilities, or assets. It often refers to a person who is roaming aimlessly without any sense of direction or accountability, or to a situation that is completely disorganized and lacks a proper basis.
తాడూ లేదు, బొంగరమూ లేదు
tadu ledu, bongaramu ledu
Neither a string nor a top
This expression is used to describe a person who is irresponsible, lacks roots, or has no attachments or accountability. Just as a spinning top cannot be controlled or operated without a string, it refers to someone who is wandering aimlessly or a situation that has no proper foundation or control.
కప్పకాటు లేదు, బాపన పోటు లేదు
kappakatu ledu, bapana potu ledu
Neither the bite of a frog, nor the blow of a Brahmin.
This expression is used to describe something that is completely harmless or insignificant. Since frogs do not bite and Brahmins (traditionally viewed as non-violent scholars) do not strike, the phrase suggests that there is no danger or impact to worry about from a particular source or situation.
పందికి పారులేదు, తవిదకు తప్పలేదు
pandiki paruledu, tavidaku tappaledu
The pig does not have diarrhea, but the bran is not spared.
This proverb describes a situation where an effort or resource is wasted without achieving the intended result, or when someone is blamed/burdened despite the situation not requiring it. It refers to a scenario where a pig is fed bran (tavida) to cure diarrhea (paaru), but even if the pig doesn't have the ailment, the bran is still consumed. It is used when expenses are incurred or sacrifices are made unnecessarily.
నాకూ లేదు, నీకూ లేదు ఊరుకో దేవరా
naku ledu, niku ledu uruko devara
Neither for me, nor for you; keep quiet, Oh God.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a dispute or competition results in a complete loss for all involved parties. It signifies a 'lose-lose' scenario where instead of one person gaining something, the resource or opportunity is wasted entirely, often due to stubbornness or spite.