బంగారు బాగుగా పది వన్నెగాకుంటె, అంగలార్చుచు బచ్చు వాడుకోనేల?
bangaru baguga padi vannegakunte, angalarchuchu bachchu vadukonela?
If the gold is of pure ten-carat quality, why should the goldsmith lament or worry?
This proverb signifies that if one's character, work, or product is of genuine and high quality, they do not need to worry about the criticism or the evaluation of others. Just as pure gold doesn't need to fear the goldsmith's test, an honest person doesn't need to fear scrutiny.
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భాగ్యం ఉంటే బంగారాన్ని తింటారా?
bhagyam unte bangaranni tintara?
If you are rich, will you eat your gold ? A man, however rich, can only live by food, like other men.
This proverb is used to emphasize that basic necessities like food are the same for everyone, regardless of their wealth. It suggests that money cannot buy everything and that even the richest person must eat simple grains to survive, reminding people to remain humble and practical about the value of wealth.
మంగలివాడి పెంట కుల్లగిస్తే, బొచ్చు బయట పడుతుంది
mangalivadi penta kullagiste, bochchu bayata padutundi
If you dig into the dunghill of a barber you will only find hair. Unprofitable labour.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where, upon investigating a specific person's actions or background, the results are entirely predictable based on their profession or character. It implies that if you look into a messy or suspicious situation, the evidence found will be exactly what one would expect to find in such a context.
మగపిల్లాడు బంగారు పుల్ల
magapilladu bangaru pulla
A male child is a golden twig.
This traditional expression reflects the deep-rooted cultural preference for male children in certain societies, suggesting that a son is as precious and valuable as a piece of gold. It is often used to emphasize the importance of a male heir in a family lineage.
రాకు, పోకు బంగారు చిలక.
raku, poku bangaru chilaka.
Don't come, don't go, golden parrot.
This is a traditional Telugu expression or nursery rhyme phrase used to describe someone who is being indecisive or is in a state of idle hesitation. It is often used playfully or teasingly to address someone who is just standing there without taking any action or making a move in either direction.
బంగారు గాలానికే బంగారు చేపలు పడవు
bangaru galanike bangaru chepalu padavu
Golden hooks do not necessarily catch golden fish.
This expression means that using expensive or high-quality tools does not always guarantee a superior or successful outcome. It highlights that merit, skill, or luck often matter more than the outward appearance or cost of the resources used. It is used to caution against the belief that money alone can buy success.
ఆలు చచ్చినవాడికి ఆలు బంగారం
alu chachchinavadiki alu bangaram
To a man whose wife has died, she is like gold.
This proverb is used to describe how people tend to appreciate the value of someone or something only after they are lost. It highlights the human tendency to ignore virtues during a person's lifetime but praise them excessively once they are gone.
బంగారు పిచ్చుక
bangaru pichchuka
Golden sparrow
A term used to describe something or someone that is extremely precious, rare, or a person who brings great fortune and prosperity. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a person with a heart of gold or a highly valuable asset/opportunity.
పైడికొండలో బచ్చు బేరాలా
paidikondalo bachchu berala
Bargaining for a merchant in a mountain of gold
This expression refers to someone being stingy or haggling over small amounts despite being in a place of immense wealth or abundance. It is used to describe an inappropriate or narrow-minded focus on trivial savings when one is surrounded by riches.
అన్నవారు బాగున్నారు, పడ్డవారు బాగున్నారు, నడుమ ఉన్నవారే నలిగి చచ్చారు.
annavaru bagunnaru, paddavaru bagunnaru, naduma unnavare naligi chachcharu.
Those who said it are fine, those who fell are fine, but those in the middle were crushed to death.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two opposing parties involved in a conflict or a transaction remain unscathed, while the innocent intermediaries or bystanders suffer the most. It highlights the plight of the middleman or the common person caught in the crossfire of others' actions.
ఓడలు బండ్లు అవ్వచ్చు, బండ్లు ఓడలు అవ్వచ్చు
odalu bandlu avvachchu, bandlu odalu avvachchu
Ships can become carts, and carts can become ships.
This proverb signifies the unpredictable nature of fortune and time. It means that a wealthy person can become poor and a poor person can become wealthy; nothing in life is permanent. It is used to advise humility during success and hope during adversity.