అయ్యకు విద్యలేదు, అమ్మకు గర్వంలేదు
ayyaku vidyaledu, ammaku garvamledu
The father has no education, and the mother has no pride.
This expression is used to describe a situation where people are exceptionally simple, modest, or perhaps lacking in expected qualities, yet live together harmoniously. It is often used to characterize a family or a couple who are very humble, unassuming, and devoid of any pretenses or ego.
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ఆశకు ముదిమిలేదు, ఆర్థికి సౌఖ్యంలేదు.
ashaku mudimiledu, arthiki saukhyamledu.
Desire has no old age, a beggar has no comfort.
This proverb highlights two human conditions: first, that human desires and greed never age or diminish even as the body gets old; second, that someone constantly seeking or begging for favors from others can never truly enjoy peace of mind or comfort, as they are always dependent on others' whims.
ఆశకు అంతులేదు, నిద్రకు సుఖంలేదు
ashaku antuledu, nidraku sukhamledu
Greed has no end, sleep has no comfort.
This proverb highlights the restless nature of excessive desire. It means that there is no limit to human ambition or greed, and a person consumed by constant cravings can never find peace of mind or restful sleep. It is used to describe someone who is never satisfied with what they have.
చెవ్వాకు పోయినమ్మకు దుఃఖమూ లేదు, దొరికినమ్మకు సంతోషమూ లేదు.
chevvaku poyinammaku duhkhamu ledu, dorikinammaku santoshamu ledu.
Neither the woman who lost her earring is sad, nor the woman who found it is happy.
This expression refers to an object or a situation that is of such low value or triviality that its loss doesn't affect the owner, and its discovery doesn't benefit the finder. It is used to describe things that are practically useless or insignificant to everyone involved.
కుల విద్యకు సాటిలేదు గువ్వలచెన్నా.
kula vidyaku satiledu guvvalachenna.
There is no equal to one's ancestral or family craft/profession, O Guvvalachenna.
This expression emphasizes that the skills and knowledge passed down through generations within a family are peerless. It suggests that one naturally excels in their hereditary profession due to innate familiarity and tradition, and such mastery cannot be easily matched by learning other trades. It is often used to encourage sticking to one's roots or honoring family expertise.
అబద్ధానికి అంతులేదు, అమ్మగారికి చింతలేదు.
abaddhaniki antuledu, ammagariki chintaledu.
There is no end to the lies, and no worry for the lady.
This proverb is used to describe a person who continues to tell lies without any fear or remorse, or a situation where someone remains indifferent and unbothered despite a web of falsehoods being woven around them.
ఉప్పు లేదు, కారం లేదు, అమ్మతోడు కమ్మగుంది.
uppu ledu, karam ledu, ammatodu kammagundi.
No salt, no spice, but by mother, it tastes delicious.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is being overly polite or flattering even when something is clearly lacking or of poor quality. It highlights a sarcastic or ironic praise for something that is bland or mediocre, often used to mock someone who is trying to please others despite the obvious flaws in the situation.
అయ్యకు విద్య లేదు, అమ్మకు గర్వమూ లేదు.
ayyaku vidya ledu, ammaku garvamu ledu.
When the husband has no learning, the wife has no pride.
This proverb is used to describe a family or a situation where everyone is simple, humble, or lacks specific status/qualities, leading to a life without complications or pretenses. It often implies a state of being basic or unremarkable but content.
ఎన్ని విద్యలైనా కులవిద్యకు సాటిరావు
enni vidyalaina kulavidyaku satiravu
No matter how many skills one acquires, none can equal the ancestral/family trade.
This proverb emphasizes that one's innate or inherited family profession comes naturally and is often more sustainable than learned skills. It is used to highlight the importance of preserving traditional crafts or to suggest that one's true talent lies in what has been passed down through generations.
వంకాయ వంటి కూర లేదు, శంకరుడి వంటి దైవం లేదు
vankaya vanti kura ledu, shankarudi vanti daivam ledu
There is no vegetable like Brinjal, and there is no God like Lord Shankara.
This is a popular Telugu saying used to emphasize the superiority or excellence of something. It suggests that just as the brinjal (eggplant) is considered the king of vegetables for its versatility and taste, Lord Shiva (Shankara) is the supreme deity. It is used to express that certain things are incomparable in their respective categories.
విద్యలేని అయ్యగారికి వినయంలేని బంట్రోతు.
vidyaleni ayyagariki vinayamleni bantrotu.
An uneducated teacher gets an arrogant servant.
This proverb highlights that a leader's lack of competence or qualification often results in subordinates who lack discipline or respect. It is used to describe situations where the quality of leadership directly dictates the poor behavior or performance of those being managed.