చిచ్చాయ చిచ్చాయ అంటే, సందాయ సందాయ అన్నట్లు
chichchaya chichchaya ante, sandaya sandaya annatlu
When one said 'Chichaya Chichaya', the other replied 'Sandaya Sandaya'.
This expression describes a situation where two people are communicating without any real understanding or logical connection. It refers to a nonsensical or 'double Dutch' conversation where both parties are talking in gibberish or irrelevant terms, yet acting as if they are in agreement or have understood each other.
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చిచ్చాయ చిచ్చాయ అంటే, సందాయె సందాయె అన్నట్టు
chichchaya chichchaya ante, sandaye sandaye annattu
One cried out "Fire! Fire!" and another "Now's the time! Now's the time!" The cry of Dvārapuḍi robbers on a certain occasion when they had set fire to a village, which they had long been unable to plunder on account of the wariness of the inhabitants.
This expression describes a situation where there is a total lack of coordination or communication between two people. It is used when one person's urgent message or serious concern is met with a completely irrelevant or trivial response from the other person, often due to carelessness or misunderstanding.
గరుడాయ లెస్సా అంటే శేషాయ లెస్సా అన్నాడట
garudaya lessa ante sheshaya lessa annadata
When asked 'Are you well, Garuda?', he replied 'I am well as long as I am with Sesha'.
This proverb highlights how one's safety or power often depends on their environment or the protection of someone more powerful. It originates from a story where a snake (Sesha), usually prey to the eagle (Garuda), remains safe because it is wrapped around Lord Vishnu's neck. It is used to describe situations where a person's status or security is purely due to their association with a position of power.
గరుడాయ లెస్స అంటే శేషాయ లెస్స అన్నాట్ట
garudaya lessa ante sheshaya lessa annatta
When asked 'Garuda, are you well?', the response was 'Sesha is also well'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two rivals or enemies are forced to maintain a facade of civility due to their circumstances. It originates from a story where Garuda (the eagle) and Sesha (the serpent) meet; despite being natural enemies, they inquire about each other's well-being because the situation prevents them from fighting. It highlights tactical politeness or a stalemate between powerful opponents.
తలకోసి ఇచ్చినా పుచ్చకాయ అనేవాడు.
talakosi ichchina puchchakaya anevadu.
Even if you cut off your head and give it, he will call it a watermelon.
This expression is used to describe a person who is incredibly ungrateful, cynical, or stubborn. It refers to someone who refuses to acknowledge a great sacrifice or a profound truth, instead dismissing it as something trivial or worthless.
చిచ్చును ఒడిగట్టి తెచ్చినట్లు
chichchunu odigatti techchinatlu
Like carrying fire tied in the fold of one's garment
This expression is used to describe a person or a situation that brings trouble, danger, or destruction along with them. Just as carrying live embers in a cloth is dangerous and will eventually burn the person carrying it, inviting a troublemaker or initiating a risky plan will lead to self-destruction.
సందెయ్య సందెయ్య అంటే చిచ్చెయ్య చిచ్చెయ్య అన్నదట
sandeyya sandeyya ante chichcheyya chichcheyya annadata
When said 'Evening, evening', she replied 'Fire, fire'
This proverb describes a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or nonsensical reply to a simple statement, often due to a lack of understanding or attention. It highlights a breakdown in communication where the response has no connection to the context provided.
నందాయ సందాయ అంటే చిచ్చాయ చిచ్చాయ అన్నదట
nandaya sandaya ante chichchaya chichchaya annadata
When told 'Nandaya Sandaya', she supposedly replied 'Chichaya Chichaya'
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gives a completely irrelevant, nonsensical, or rhyming response to a question they don't understand. It highlights a lack of communication or a person's tendency to blabber meaningless words just to sound like they are participating in a conversation.
గరుడాయ లెస్సా అంటే, శేషాయ లెస్సా అన్నట్టు.
garudaya lessa ante, sheshaya lessa annattu.
"How are you Garuḍa ?" said the snake Śeśa, "How are you Śeśa ?" replied the kite. Śeśa took advantage of his position on the wrist of Śiva to address Garuḍa, the sacred kite of Viṣṇu, in an impertinently familiar manner, to which Garuḍa was compelled to submit. A mean person taking advantage of his influence with a great man, to treat his betters with insolence.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two arch-enemies or rivals are forced to maintain a facade of politeness due to circumstances. It originates from a dialogue between Garuda (the eagle) and the serpent Adi Shesha; despite being natural enemies, they inquire about each other's welfare while keeping a safe distance, implying a tense but respectful standoff.
శీకాషా లెస్స అంటే గరుడాయ గరుడాయ లెస్స అన్నట్లు
shikasha lessa ante garudaya garudaya lessa annatlu
When asked 'Is it sheekasha lessa?', the reply was 'Garudaya garudaya lessa'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people have a conversation without understanding each other at all, or when someone gives a completely irrelevant and nonsensical answer to a question. It highlights a breakdown in communication where both parties are using gibberish or terms they don't comprehend.
అప్పు ఇచ్చి చూడు, ఆడపిల్లను ఇచ్చి చూడు.
appu ichchi chudu, adapillanu ichchi chudu.
Try giving a loan, try giving a daughter in marriage.
This proverb highlights two of the most significant responsibilities or risks in social life. It suggests that if you want to understand the true nature of a person or a relationship, you will find out once you either lend them money or entrust them with your daughter's life through marriage. Both acts involve a high level of trust and often lead to lasting worries or revelations about the other party's character.