చేని పంట చెయ్యగానే తెలుస్తుంది
cheni panta cheyyagane telustundi
The harvest of the field is known as soon as the work is done.
This expression means that the quality or success of an endeavor becomes apparent through the effort put in and the immediate results. It is used to suggest that one doesn't have to wait until the very end to judge the outcome; the initial execution often reveals the final quality.
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చేనిపంట చేరడైనా చాలు
chenipanta cheradaina chalu
Even a handful of harvest from one's own field is enough.
This expression emphasizes the value of self-reliance and the satisfaction derived from one's own honest labor. It suggests that a small amount earned or produced through one's own effort is more gratifying and honorable than a large amount obtained through other means or dependency.
మొలిచే చెట్టు మొలకలోనే తెలుస్తుంది
moliche chettu molakalone telustundi
The tree that will grow is known even at the sprout stage.
This proverb suggests that a person's future potential or character can be identified during their childhood or at the very beginning of a project. It is similar to the English proverb 'The child is the father of the man' or 'Coming events cast their shadows before'.
తండ్రి చస్తే పెత్తనం తెలుస్తుంది, తల్లి చస్తే కాపురం తెలుస్తుంది.
tandri chaste pettanam telustundi, talli chaste kapuram telustundi.
When the father dies, one understands management; when the mother dies, one understands household responsibilities.
This proverb highlights the specific roles parents play in a family. It suggests that a child only truly understands the burden of authority and financial responsibility once the father is gone, and the intricacies of managing a home and family bonds once the mother is gone.
పండే పంట పైరులోనే తెలుస్తుంది
pande panta pairulone telustundi
The harvest to be reaped is known in the seedling itself.
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Coming events cast their shadows before' or 'The child is the father of the man.' It means that the future success or quality of a project or a person can be predicted by observing their early stages or initial signs.
చేని పంట కోయగానే తెలుస్తుంది.
cheni panta koyagane telustundi.
The stubble tells the produce of the field.
This expression is used to convey that the true outcome or success of a project can only be determined after it is fully completed, rather than by making early assumptions or predictions.
A slight acquaintance suffices to tell what a man is made of.
పువ్వు పుట్టగానే పరిమళం తెలుస్తుంది
puvvu puttagane parimalam telustundi
As soon as a flower is full blown, it's fragrance is perceived. A man's worth is known when he is grown up.
This proverb is used to describe a person whose talent, potential, or great qualities are evident right from their childhood or the very beginning of their career. It is similar to the English expression 'Morning shows the day'.
ఇల్లు చూస్తే తెలుస్తుంది ఇల్లాలి అందం
illu chuste telustundi illali andam
A home's appearance reveals the housewife's beauty.
This proverb suggests that the cleanliness, organization, and upkeep of a home are a direct reflection of the character, competence, and management skills of the person in charge of it. It is used to emphasize that true beauty or worth is seen in how one maintains their responsibilities and environment.
అల్లుని గుడ్డి తెల్లారితే తెలుస్తుంది
alluni guddi tellarite telustundi
The son-in-law's blindness will be revealed once it's morning.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a major defect or a harsh truth cannot be hidden for long, no matter how much one tries to conceal it initially. Just as a son-in-law might hide his vision problems during the night of the wedding, the truth inevitably comes to light when circumstances change (daylight). It is applied to deceptive situations or hidden flaws that are bound to be exposed eventually.
ఎల్లమ్మ బ్రతుకు తెల్లవారితే తెలుస్తుంది
ellamma bratuku tellavarite telustundi
Ellamma's life (or fate) will be known once the day breaks.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where the true outcome or the reality of a person's condition will only be revealed after a period of time or once a specific event concludes. It implies that current appearances might be deceptive and the final truth will come to light eventually.
చేను పంటను కొయ్యగానే చెబుతుంది.
chenu pantanu koyyagane chebutundi.
The crop tells its value as soon as it is harvested.
This expression is used to imply that the true outcome or success of an endeavor can only be accurately judged once the work is completed. Just as a farmer knows the actual yield only after harvesting the field, one should wait for final results before making claims or evaluations.