ఆవు రంగు పాలను బట్టి తెలుస్తుందా?
avu rangu palanu batti telustunda?
Is the cow's color known by its milk?
This expression suggests that external appearances (like the color of a cow) do not dictate the essence or the outcome of its function (white milk). It is used to convey that character, quality, or truth remains the same regardless of outward diversity or appearances.
Related Phrases
తండ్రి చస్తే పెత్తనం తెలుస్తుంది, తల్లి చస్తే కాపురం తెలుస్తుంది.
tandri chaste pettanam telustundi, talli chaste kapuram telustundi.
When the father dies, one understands management; when the mother dies, one understands household responsibilities.
This proverb highlights the specific roles parents play in a family. It suggests that a child only truly understands the burden of authority and financial responsibility once the father is gone, and the intricacies of managing a home and family bonds once the mother is gone.
మంచివాని చావు మరణంలో తెలుస్తుంది (పుణ్యపాలకు సుఖదుర్మరణాలని)
manchivani chavu maranamlo telustundi (punyapalaku sukhadurmaranalani)
A good person's death is known by how they die (blessed souls have a peaceful or significant passing).
This expression suggests that a person's true character and the value of their life are reflected in the nature of their death. It is often used to imply that those who lived virtuously will have a peaceful or honorable end, whereas a difficult death might be seen as a reflection of past deeds. It is used when discussing the legacy or final moments of a respected individual.
తల్లిని బట్టి పిల్ల, విత్తును బట్టి పంట.
tallini batti pilla, vittunu batti panta.
Like mother, like daughter; like seed, like crop.
This proverb emphasizes that character, behavior, and quality are inherited or influenced by origins. Just as the quality of a harvest depends on the quality of the seed sown, a child's traits and upbringing are often a reflection of the mother or the family environment. It is used to describe how someone's nature is a result of their roots.
నిజము నిలకడమీద తెలుస్తుంది
nijamu nilakadamida telustundi
The truth will be known with steadiness (over time).
This expression means that the truth eventually reveals itself as time passes. It is used to advise patience when someone is being falsely accused or when facts are currently obscured, suggesting that one should wait for the situation to settle for the reality to emerge.
ఇల్లు చూస్తే తెలుస్తుంది ఇల్లాలి అందం
illu chuste telustundi illali andam
A home's appearance reveals the housewife's beauty.
This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of a home are a direct reflection of the character, competence, and management skills of the person in charge of it. It is used to emphasize that true beauty or worth is seen in how one maintains their responsibilities and environment.
ఇల్లు చూస్తే చాలు ఇల్లాలు శుభప్రవర్తన తెలుస్తుంది.
illu chuste chalu illalu shubhapravartana telustundi.
Looking at the house is enough to know the housewife's character.
This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and atmosphere of a home reflect the personality, management skills, and discipline of the woman of the house. It is used to imply that surroundings often reveal the true nature of the person responsible for them.
ముడ్డికి తెలుస్తుందా కొప్పు అందం?
muddiki telustunda koppu andam?
Does the backside know the beauty of the hair bun?
This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a person who lacks the taste, knowledge, or sophistication to appreciate something beautiful or valuable. It implies that a person of low standards or ignorance cannot grasp the quality of superior things.
అల్లుని గుడ్డి తెల్లారితే తెలుస్తుంది
alluni guddi tellarite telustundi
The son-in-law's blindness will be revealed once it's morning.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a major defect or a harsh truth cannot be hidden for long, no matter how much one tries to conceal it initially. Just as a son-in-law might hide his vision problems during the night of the wedding, the truth inevitably comes to light when circumstances change (daylight). It is applied to deceptive situations or hidden flaws that are bound to be exposed eventually.
కొత్తగుడ్డకు రంగు పట్టినట్లు పాతగుడ్డకు పట్టదు
kottaguddaku rangu pattinatlu pataguddaku pattadu
Just as a new cloth takes on color, an old cloth does not.
This expression means that it is much easier to teach, influence, or mold something young, fresh, or new than something that is old and set in its ways. It is often used to describe how children learn faster than adults or how a new mind is more receptive to new ideas than an experienced one with preconceived notions.
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.