అయినది లేదు కానీ, అహంకారం ఎక్కువ.
ayinadi ledu kani, ahankaram ekkuva.
Nothing has been achieved, but the arrogance is immense.
This proverb is used to describe someone who has no significant accomplishments or status but behaves with extreme pride and ego. It is often applied to people who act superior to others without having the merit or success to back it up.
Related Phrases
అన్నం ఎక్కువైతే ఆచారం ఎక్కువ, ఆచారం ఎక్కువైతే గ్రహచారం తక్కువ.
annam ekkuvaite acharam ekkuva, acharam ekkuvaite grahacharam takkuva.
If food is in excess, rituals increase; if rituals increase, fortune decreases.
This proverb suggests that when people have too much luxury or idle time, they tend to focus excessively on rigid traditions and unnecessary rituals. However, becoming overly obsessed with such formalities can lead to one's downfall or misfortune. It is a cautionary saying about maintaining balance and avoiding extreme pedantry.
చెడి బ్రతికిన వాని శౌర్యమెక్కున, బ్రతికి చెడినవానికి బాధలు ఎక్కున
chedi bratikina vani shauryamekkuna, bratiki chedinavaniki badhalu ekkuna
Does the one who rose from ruin have more courage, or does the one who fell from prosperity have more sorrows?
This proverb highlights the contrast between two life experiences: resilience and loss. It suggests that a person who has overcome failure (Chedi Brathikinavaadu) gains immense strength and bravery, whereas a person who has fallen from a high status (Brathiki Chedinavaadu) suffers from deep emotional pain and many hardships. It is often used to describe the psychological state of people based on their life's trajectory.
అసలు లేకపోతే అహంకారం ఎక్కువ
asalu lekapote ahankaram ekkuva
When there is no substance, arrogance is high
This expression is used to describe a person who lacks genuine talent, knowledge, or wealth, but compensates for it with excessive pride or vanity. It is similar to the English proverb 'Empty vessels make the most noise.'
కరువులో అధికమాసాలు
karuvulo adhikamasalu
In a time of famine, there are extra months.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one misfortune is followed by another, compounding an already difficult situation. It is similar to the English expression 'When it rains, it pours.'
ఏ చంకనాకినా ఏమిలేదుగాని, ఏకుచంకనాకితే ఏగాని ఉంది.
e chankanakina emiledugani, ekuchankanakite egani undi.
No matter which armpit you lick, there is nothing; but if you lick the cotton armpit, there is a small coin.
This is a humorous yet cynical proverb used to describe someone who is extremely stingy, calculating, or desperate for tiny gains. It suggests that even in a situation where there is generally nothing to be found, a person might find a microscopic profit (an 'Egani' or small copper coin) by looking in the most unexpected or lowly places. It is often used to mock people who waste time on trivial, petty gains instead of focusing on significant work.
చచ్చేటప్పుడు శంకరా శంకరా అన్నాడట
chachchetappudu shankara shankara annadata
When he was at the point of death he cried "Śankara! Śankara!" (Siva.) Deathbed repentance.
This proverb is used to describe someone who waits until the very last moment or a crisis to seek help, turn to God, or do the right thing. It refers to a person who ignores their duties or avoids spiritual/ethical paths throughout their life, only to become desperately 'pious' or 'diligent' when they realize time has run out.
శంకరా శంకరా అంటే మూతి వంకర పోతుందాన్నట్లు
shankara shankara ante muti vankara potundannatlu
Just because you say 'Shankara Shankara', will your mouth become crooked?
This proverb is used to mock someone's irrational fear or superstition that performing a simple, good, or harmless act will lead to a ridiculous physical deformity or negative consequence. It is often used to encourage someone to stop making excuses and just do what is necessary.
అన్నీ ఉన్నాయిగాని, అదృష్టం లేదు.
anni unnayigani, adrishtam ledu.
Everything is available, but luck is missing.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has all the resources, facilities, or opportunities available to them, yet they fail to succeed or enjoy the benefits because of bad luck or poor timing. It highlights the irony of having everything except the one thing needed to make it work.
జీవం తక్కువ, జీతం ఎక్కువ
jivam takkuva, jitam ekkuva
Life is less, salary is more
This expression refers to a situation where a job or a person involves very little physical effort or productivity, yet receives a high salary or compensation. It is often used to comment on laziness or overpaid positions where the output does not justify the pay.
రోగికి కోపం ఎక్కువ
rogiki kopam ekkuva
A sick person has more anger.
This expression is used to describe how people who are suffering or in a weak state tend to be irritable, impatient, or easily annoyed. It serves as a reminder to be patient and empathetic with those who are unwell, as their physical discomfort often manifests as bad temper.