చెల్లని కాసుకు గీతలెక్కువ
chellani kasuku gitalekkuva
A worthless coin has too many scratches/lines.
This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks actual capability or value but makes a lot of noise, gives too many excuses, or puts on a big show of importance. Much like a counterfeit or damaged coin that is inspected more closely due to its flaws, an incompetent person often tries to compensate for their deficiency with unnecessary talk or complex behavior.
Related Phrases
తెలివి తక్కువ, ఆకలెక్కువ.
telivi takkuva, akalekkuva.
Low intelligence, high hunger.
This expression is used to describe a person who lacks common sense or productivity but has excessive demands or needs. It highlights a mismatch between one's capabilities and their consumption or expectations, often used sarcastically to mock laziness or incompetence combined with greed.
దరిద్రానికి ఆకలెక్కువ
daridraniki akalekkuva
Poverty is accompanied by extreme hunger
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone lacks resources but has excessive needs or demands. It highlights the irony of having the least capacity to fulfill requirements while having the greatest desires or appetites. It is often used to comment on how problems seem to multiply for those already in a miserable state.
ఒట్టి గొడ్డుకు అరుపులెక్కువ
otti godduku arupulekkuva
A barren cow moows the most.
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Empty vessels make the most noise.' It is used to describe people who lack substance, talent, or knowledge but boast excessively or talk loudly to gain attention.
చెల్లని కాసు, వల్లని మొగుడు
chellani kasu, vallani mogudu
A coin that won't pass and a husband who is not liked.
This expression is used to describe things or people that are useless, burdensome, or of no value in a given situation. Just as a counterfeit or invalid coin cannot be spent, a person who doesn't fulfill their responsibilities or is unwelcome is considered a liability.
వట్టిగొడ్డుకు అరుపులెక్కువ, వానలేని మబ్బుకు ఉరుములెక్కువ.
vattigodduku arupulekkuva, vanaleni mabbuku urumulekkuva.
A barren cow bellows more, and a cloud without rain thunders more.
This proverb is used to describe people who talk excessively or boast loudly but have little to no actual substance, skill, or productivity. Just as a cow that doesn't give milk might make the most noise, or a cloud that doesn't produce rain thunders the loudest, people who do the least work often make the most fuss.
చెల్లని కాసు ఎన్నడూ చెల్లదు, వల్లని మొగుడు ఎన్నడూ వల్లడు
chellani kasu ennadu chelladu, vallani mogudu ennadu valladu
Non-current cash will never pass [in currency ]; an unloving husband will never love [his wife ].
This proverb suggests that certain things are inherently flawed or incompatible and cannot be changed or fixed. Just as a fake coin will always be rejected in trade, a person or relationship for which there is deep-seated aversion or fundamental incompatibility will never truly be accepted or successful.
సోమారికి షోకులు ఎక్కువ
somariki shokulu ekkuva
A lazy person has many vanities.
This proverb is used to describe a person who avoids hard work but puts a lot of effort into their appearance, fashion, or showing off. It suggests that those who are unproductive often focus excessively on superficial things.
చెల్లని కాసుకు గరుకులు మెండు
chellani kasuku garukulu mendu
A worthless coin has many rough edges
This proverb is used to describe people who lack substance, skill, or character but make a lot of noise or show off excessively. Just as a counterfeit or worthless coin might have many jagged edges or imperfections, an incompetent person often tries to compensate for their lack of value with arrogance, excuses, or loud behavior.
చేతకానిమ్మకు చేష్టలు మెండు, చెల్లని రూకకు గీతలు మెండు.
chetakanimmaku cheshtalu mendu, chellani rukaku gitalu mendu.
An incapable woman has many antics, an invalid coin has many scratches.
This proverb is used to describe people who lack actual skills or competence but try to overcompensate with excessive behavior, excuses, or drama. Just as a counterfeit or damaged coin often has more visible marks or decorations to hide its lack of value, a person who cannot perform a task often puts on a show of being busy or makes a lot of fuss to distract from their inadequacy.
కానిదానికి కష్టం మెండు, చెల్లని కాసుకు గీతలు మెండు
kanidaniki kashtam mendu, chellani kasuku gitalu mendu
Difficulty is plenty for the impossible; scratches are plenty on a worthless coin.
This proverb is used to describe things or people that are useless or ineffective but require an excessive amount of effort or come with unnecessary complications. It highlights that a task that doesn't yield results often feels more burdensome, just as a counterfeit or worthless coin often has more markings or scratches than a genuine one.