ఎద్దు అడుగులో ఏడుగింజలు పడితే పైరు పంట పలుచన.
eddu adugulo eduginjalu padite pairu panta paluchana.
If seven seeds fall in a bullock's footprint, the crop will be thin.
This is a traditional agricultural proverb used to explain optimal spacing in farming. It suggests that if seeds are sown too densely (represented by seven seeds fitting into the small space of a hoof print), the resulting plants will be overcrowded, leading to a poor or 'thin' yield. It emphasizes the importance of proper seed distribution for a healthy harvest.
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దండిపైరు పంటకురాదు
dandipairu pantakuradu
An excessively thick crop does not yield a harvest.
This expression means that when plants (or any tasks/resources) are overcrowded or excessive in number, they lack the space and nutrients to grow properly, eventually leading to failure. It is used to suggest that quantity does not guarantee quality or results, and that 'too much of a good thing' can be counterproductive.
పైరు పలుచనైతే పాతళ్ళు నిండుతవి, మెండైతే వాములు దండి
pairu paluchanaite patallu nindutavi, mendaite vamulu dandi
If the crop is sparse, the underground pits fill up; if it is dense, the haystacks will be abundant.
This agricultural proverb explains the trade-off in grain production. When plants are spaced out (sparse), each plant produces heavy, high-quality grain that fills storage pits (pāthallu). When the crop is dense, there is more vegetation leading to larger haystacks (vāmu), but the grain yield per plant might be less. It is used to suggest that quality or quantity can vary based on density and resource distribution.
పడ్డకు పడుచుకు పలుపు కడితే వెంట పడతారు
paddaku paduchuku palupu kadite venta padataru
If you tie a halter to a young buffalo or a young girl, they will follow you.
This is a traditional saying used to describe how certain people or animals can be easily led or controlled if given the right incentive or restraint at the right time. It suggests that once a connection or bond (symbolized by the 'palupu' or halter) is established, they will follow along. It is often used in a humorous or colloquial context regarding the behavior of youth.
ఎద్దు అడుగులో ఏడు చావిడములుంటే పట్టుకోబోతే పది పారిపోయె
eddu adugulo edu chavidamulunte pattukobote padi paripoye
There were seven hiding spots in an ox's footprint; when tried to catch, ten escaped.
This proverb is used to describe an exaggerated claim or a situation that defies logic. It mocks someone who tells highly improbable lies or impossible stories, highlighting that the details of their story are not only false but increasingly ridiculous.
గొడుగు పడితే పిడుగుకు అడ్డమా?
godugu padite piduguku addama?
If you hold an umbrella, can it stop a lightning strike?
This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.
బొంకరా బొంకరా పోలుగా అంటే, ఎద్దు అడుగులో ఏడు కొరమీనులు అన్నాడట.
bonkara bonkara poluga ante, eddu adugulo edu koraminulu annadata.
When told to lie, Poluga said there were seven snakehead fish in a bull's hoofprint.
This proverb is used to describe someone who, when given an inch, takes a mile—specifically in the context of exaggeration or lying. It refers to a person who loses all sense of proportion or realism when encouraged to fabricate a story, making claims that are physically impossible or absurdly exaggerated.
ఆవు నలుపైతే పాలు నలుపా?
avu nalupaite palu nalupa?
If the cow is black, is the milk also black?
This proverb is used to emphasize that external appearance does not define internal quality or character. Just as a black cow still yields white milk, a person's outward look or status does not dictate their inner worth or the value of their contribution.
పలుచని పైరు పాతరలు నింపు
paluchani pairu pataralu nimpu
A thin crop fills the granaries
This is an agricultural proverb implying that crops planted with proper spacing (thinly) yield better results than those planted too densely. It is used to convey that quality and proper management are more important than sheer quantity or overcrowding for a successful outcome.
పైరు మార్చిన పంట పెంపు
pairu marchina panta pempu
Changing the crop increases the harvest
This proverb highlights the benefits of crop rotation. It suggests that by rotating or changing the type of crop grown on a piece of land, the soil fertility is maintained and the yield is increased. In a broader sense, it can also be applied to life or business, suggesting that trying new methods or introducing variety can lead to better results.
కోరుగింజలు కొంగులోకే సరి
koruginjalu konguloke sari
The grains received as a share are only enough to fit in the hem of the garment.
This expression is used to describe a situation where the profit or benefit gained from an endeavor is so small that it barely covers one's immediate needs or is just enough to fit in a small cloth. It typically refers to meager earnings or a share that doesn't live up to expectations.