చచ్చే కాలానికి సమర్త కట్నాలు.
chachche kalaniki samarta katnalu.
Puberty gifts at the time of death.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone receives or attempts something useless or inappropriate for their current stage or condition. It refers to gifts given during a girl's puberty ceremony (samarta), which are completely meaningless or ill-timed when one is facing death or an end of an era.
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సగం ఈడుకు సమర్తకట్నాలు
sagam iduku samartakatnalu
Gifts for the puberty ceremony when half of life's age is already passed.
This expression is used to describe actions that are taken too late or are no longer relevant to the situation. It mocks the irony of performing a ritual or giving a gift when the appropriate time for it has long passed, similar to 'locking the stable door after the horse has bolted'.
అచ్చివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచొచ్చే కొడుకు పుట్టాడట
achchivachche kalaniki nadichochche koduku puttadata
When good times are meant to come, a son who can already walk is born.
This proverb is used to describe a stroke of extreme good luck or serendipity. It implies that when fortune favors someone, everything falls into place effortlessly and benefits arrive in a ready-to-use or advanced state, surpassing normal expectations.
తొలి సమర్త గూద దిగినట్లు.
toli samarta guda diginatlu.
Like the first menstruation ending up in the anus.
This is a crude but common folk expression used to describe a situation where a first-time effort or a primary task goes completely wrong or ends up in the wrong place due to ignorance, bad luck, or extreme incompetence. It signifies a total failure of a crucial debut or start.
కలిసివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచి వచ్చే బిడ్డలు పుడతారు
kalisivachche kalaniki nadichi vachche biddalu pudataru
When the time is favorable, children will come walking to you.
This proverb signifies that when luck or time is on your side, success and prosperity come effortlessly. It is used to describe a period of life where everything falls into place perfectly without much struggle, and even unexpected benefits occur.
కలిసివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచివచ్చే కొడుకు
kalisivachche kalaniki nadichivachche koduku
When the time is favorable, children will walk into your life.
This proverb signifies that when fortune is on your side, everything falls into place effortlessly and success comes looking for you. It is used to describe a period of great luck where even unexpected positive events occur without much effort.
చావు కాలానికి సమర్త కట్నాలు
chavu kalaniki samarta katnalu
Gifts for a puberty ceremony during a time of death.
This expression is used to describe an extremely inappropriate or ill-timed action. It highlights the absurdity of celebrating a joyful milestone or worrying about trivial formalities when a major tragedy or crisis is occurring. It is used when someone brings up irrelevant or festive matters at a somber and critical moment.
చచ్చే కాలానికి సత్యభామ వేషం వేసినట్టు.
chachche kalaniki satyabhama vesham vesinattu.
Like playing the role of Satyabhama during one's dying days.
This proverb describes someone starting a new, demanding, or flamboyant venture at an inappropriate time, particularly when they are nearing the end of their career or life. It is used to mock people who attempt tasks that no longer suit their age, health, or circumstances.
చచ్చినవాని పెండ్లికి వచ్చినంత కట్నము.
chachchinavani pendliki vachchinanta katnamu.
Any quantity of presents must suffice at a dead man's marriage. When a marriage takes place, presents of cloths are sent to the bride and bridegroom by their relations. Return gifts of about equal value are made shortly after the marriage. Should the bridegroom, however, die during the ceremonies, no presents are returned, and no complaints are therefore made regarding the value of those received.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one should be content with whatever little benefit or payment they receive in a hopeless or lost situation. Since a dead man cannot marry, any dowry received is an unexpected bonus from a failed endeavor.
వచ్చే కాలము కన్నా, వచ్చిన కాలము మేలు.
vachche kalamu kanna, vachchina kalamu melu.
The past is better than the future. "The good old times."
This expression is used to reflect on the past with nostalgia or to express skepticism about the future. It suggests that people often perceive the present or the unknown future as more difficult or uncertain compared to the 'good old days' they have already experienced.
పంతులకు కట్నాలు, మాకు పట్నాలు
pantulaku katnalu, maku patnalu
Gifts for the teacher, and cities for us.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one person receives a small, immediate reward (like a ritual fee) while the other person gains something vast and significant (like territory or knowledge). It highlights a disparity in gains or results between two parties involved in the same activity.