చెవులో గుబిలికి ఏ పుల్ల అయితేనేమి గెలుక్కోను?
chevulo gubiliki e pulla ayitenemi gelukkonu?
For the earwax in the ear, what does it matter which stick I use to scratch?
This proverb is used to convey that when the primary objective is simple or mundane, the specific tools or methods used to achieve it do not matter much. It highlights a pragmatic approach where the outcome is more important than the sophistication of the means.
Related Phrases
వెంపలి పూస్తేనేమి కాస్తేనేమి?
vempali pustenemi kastenemi?
What does it matter if the Vempali plant flowers or bears fruit?
This proverb refers to things or actions that are completely useless or have no impact on anyone. The Vempali (Wild Indigo) plant is considered useless for consumption or major utility; hence, whether it flourishes or not makes no difference to the world. It is used to describe an insignificant person's presence or a redundant effort.
మాచకమ్మకు సమర్త మఖయితేనేమి, పుబ్బయితేనేమి మరి పునర్వసైతేనేమి
machakammaku samarta makhayitenemi, pubbayitenemi mari punarvasaitenemi
For Machakamma's puberty ceremony, what does it matter if it is Makha, Pubba, or Punarvasu?
This expression refers to someone who is indifferent to rules, auspicious timings, or specific conditions because they do not understand or care about the significance of an event. It is used to describe a situation where a person is so negligent or the subject is so trivial that the technical details or standard procedures don't make a difference to the outcome.
అప్పలవాడు చస్తేనేమి, పత్రాలు మునిగితేనేమి?
appalavadu chastenemi, patralu munigitenemi?
What if the debtor dies, or what if the documents are lost in water?
This expression is used to describe a situation where one has reached a point of complete loss or hopelessness, such that further misfortunes no longer matter. It reflects a state of indifference toward consequences when the primary goal or asset is already gone.
తనకు కాని రాజ్యము పండితేనేమి పాడుపడితేనేమి?
tanaku kani rajyamu panditenemi padupaditenemi?
What does it matter whether the kingdom he has not pos- session of prospers or decays?
This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.
పులికి ఏ అడవైతే నేమి
puliki e adavaite nemi
For a tiger, what does it matter which forest it is?
This proverb is used to describe a person who is highly skilled, brave, or capable and can thrive or succeed anywhere regardless of the environment. Just as a tiger remains the king of the jungle no matter which forest it inhabits, a talented person will perform well regardless of their location or circumstances.
ఇహము పరము లేని మొగుడుంటేనేమి పోతేనేమి?
ihamu paramu leni moguduntenemi potenemi?
What does it matter if a husband who provides neither worldly comfort nor spiritual salvation stays or goes?
This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely useless or provides no value in any aspect of life (neither material nor spiritual). It is typically applied to situations where someone is more of a burden than a help, suggesting that their presence or absence makes no positive difference.
ఎలుక యేట్లో పోతేనేమి, పులి బోనున పోతేనేమి
eluka yetlo potenemi, puli bonuna potenemi
What if the rat is carried down the river ? What if the tiger is caught in the trap? Who cares?
This expression is used to describe a situation where one is completely indifferent to the outcome of an event because neither result affects them, or when comparing two inconsequential or inevitable losses. It highlights a sense of apathy toward things that are beyond one's concern or control.
అదను కాని పదును అయితేనేమి? గియితేనేమి?
adanu kani padunu ayitenemi? giyitenemi?
What if it is sharp when the time is not right?
This expression emphasizes that resources, skills, or opportunities are useless if they are not available at the right moment. It is used to point out that timing is more important than quality or preparation in specific critical situations.
ఎలుక ఎటు పోతేనేమి, పులి బోనులో పడితే చాలు
eluka etu potenemi, puli bonulo padite chalu
What does it matter where the mouse goes, as long as the tiger is caught in the trap?
This proverb is used when the main objective is achieved, rendering minor losses or trivial details irrelevant. It emphasizes focusing on the significant outcome rather than worrying about small, inconsequential matters.
ఇల్లే ఇంకితేనేమి కొల్లేరు పొంగితేనేమి
ille inkitenemi kolleru pongitenemi
What does it matter if the house dries up or if Kolleru lake overflows?
This expression is used to describe a person who is completely indifferent to external events, whether they are personal losses or grand occurrences. It signifies a state of total apathy or lack of concern regarding things that do not directly impact one's immediate needs or when one is in a state of despair/detachment.