ఎవడు తవ్వుకున్న గోతిలో వాడే పడతాడు.
evadu tavvukunna gotilo vade padatadu.
The one who digs a pit will fall into it himself.
This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'to dig one's own grave' or 'what goes around comes around.' It suggests that people who plot harm against others will eventually be trapped by their own malicious schemes or face the consequences of their own wrongdoings.
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నడిచేవాడే పడేది
nadichevade padedi
Only the one who walks is the one who falls
This proverb is used to encourage people who make mistakes while trying something new or working hard. It implies that failure is a natural part of progress, and only those who take action and move forward risk falling, whereas those who stay idle never fail but also never succeed.
గొప్పగా తెలిసినవారే గోతిలో పడతారు
goppaga telisinavare gotilo padataru
Even those who know a lot can fall into a pit.
This expression is used to remind us that even experts, highly knowledgeable people, or those who are overconfident in their abilities can make simple mistakes or face unexpected failures. It serves as a caution against arrogance and a reminder that no one is infallible.
ఎవడు తవ్వుకున్న గోతిలో వాడే పడతాడు
evadu tavvukunna gotilo vade padatadu
The one who digs the pit is the one who falls into it
This is equivalent to the English proverb 'He who digs a pit for others falls into it himself.' It is used to describe a situation where someone's malicious plans or traps for others eventually cause their own downfall or trouble.
ఎవరు తీసుకున్న గోతిలో వారే పడతారు.
evaru tisukunna gotilo vare padataru.
The one who digs a ditch to harm someone falls into it oneself.
If one plans to harm others, he will be harmed himself. It is therefore advisable to wish the welfare of all.
ఎవరు తవ్వుకున్న గోతిలో వారే పడతారు
evaru tavvukunna gotilo vare padataru
One falls into the pit they dug themselves.
This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'As you sow, so shall you reap' or 'To dig a pit for others and fall into it oneself.' It means that people eventually suffer the consequences of their own bad actions or the traps they set for others.
ఎలుక ఎప్పుడూ తన దిక్కుకే తవ్వుకుంటుంది
eluka eppudu tana dikkuke tavvukuntundi
A rat always digs towards its own side.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is inherently selfish or always looks out for their own personal gain in every situation. Just as a rat instinctively digs burrows towards its own nest or hiding place for safety, a self-centered person directs every action or decision to benefit themselves.
తా త్రవ్విన గోతిలో తానే పడతాడు.
ta travvina gotilo tane padatadu.
He falls into the pit he dug himself.
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'digging a pit for others and falling into it oneself.' It describes a situation where someone's malicious plans or schemes against others eventually backfire and cause their own downfall. It is used to highlight poetic justice or the consequences of one's own negative actions.
తాను తవ్వుకున్న గోతిలో తానే పడ్డట్టు
tanu tavvukunna gotilo tane paddattu
Like falling into a pit one dug for themselves
This expression is used when someone's malicious plans against others backfire and cause them harm instead. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'falling into one's own trap' or 'being hoist with one's own petard'.
గోతిని తవ్వినవాడే అందులో పడేది
gotini tavvinavade andulo padedi
The one who digs the pit is the one who falls into it.
This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'He who digs a pit for others falls into it himself.' It is used to describe a situation where someone's malicious plans or traps for others end up causing their own downfall. It emphasizes the concept of poetic justice or karma.
చదువుకున్న వాడికీ సేద్యగాడే అన్నం పెట్టవలె
chaduvukunna vadiki sedyagade annam pettavale
Even to an educated person, only a farmer must provide food.
This proverb emphasizes the fundamental importance of agriculture and the farmer's role in society. It suggests that regardless of one's education, status, or intellectual achievements, everyone is ultimately dependent on the hard work of the farmer for their basic survival.