గాదెడు దోసకాయలలో చేటడు కుచ్చెలు పట్టవా?
gadedu dosakayalalo chetadu kuchchelu pattava?
In a granary full of cucumbers, won't there be space for a winnowing-basket full of ends?
This proverb is used to suggest that when dealing with a massive quantity or a large project, a small extra addition or a minor flaw is negligible and easily accommodated. It implies that in the grand scheme of things, small details or slight increments do not make a significant difference.
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గాదెడు గింజలు తిన్నా కౌజు కాళ్ళు మూడే
gadedu ginjalu tinna kauju kallu mude
Even if it eats a barn full of grain, the francolin (quail) still has only three 'kanulu' (legs/units).
This proverb is used to describe someone who remains small-minded, greedy, or unimproved despite receiving abundant resources or opportunities. It highlights that an individual's basic nature or limitations do not change regardless of how much they consume or possess.
దోసకాయలు తిన్న కడుపు, దొంగలు పడ్డ ఇల్లు ఒకటే.
dosakayalu tinna kadupu, dongalu padda illu okate.
A stomach filled with cucumbers and a house robbed by thieves are the same.
This proverb highlights that certain efforts or possessions provide no lasting value or substance. Just as a stomach feels full after eating cucumbers but becomes empty very quickly due to their high water content, a house after a robbery is left with nothing. It is used to describe situations that result in emptiness or a lack of substantial benefit despite initial appearances.
చేటలో వెలగకాయలవలె
chetalo velagakayalavale
Like wood apples in a winnowing tray.
This expression describes a situation where things or people are scattered, unorganized, and constantly rolling or moving about without stability. It is often used to refer to a lack of unity or a group where members are not cooperating and are heading in different directions.
ఉచ్చ గుంటలో చేపలు పట్టినట్లు
uchcha guntalo chepalu pattinatlu
Like catching fish in a puddle of urine
This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely petty or miserly, or someone who tries to gain profit from very small, insignificant, or even disgusting sources. It highlights a person's narrow-mindedness and their tendency to exploit trivial situations for personal gain.
వంగి వంకాయ, తొంగి దోసకాయ తిన్నట్లు
vangi vankaya, tongi dosakaya tinnatlu
Like eating a brinjal by bending and a cucumber by peeking.
This expression is used to describe someone who performs actions with excessive or unnecessary stealth, secrecy, or exaggeration for simple, everyday tasks. It mocks people who behave as if they are doing something forbidden or highly significant when they are actually doing something mundane.
రోళ్ళు కొత్తవైతే తిరగళ్ళు కొత్తవా?
rollu kottavaite tiragallu kottava?
If the mortars are new, are the grinders also new?
This proverb is used to mock someone who is acting as if they are experiencing something for the first time, despite it being a common or recurring task. It points out that even if the tools or environment change, the work remains the same, or that a person is pretending to be naive about something they should already know.
బోలెడు తిట్లయినా బొక్కెడు కొట్టలు కావు
boledu titlayina bokkedu kottalu kavu
Even a bowlful of curses will not amount to a mouthful of hits.
This proverb is used to convey that verbal abuse or mere words do not cause physical harm or result in any tangible loss. It suggests that one should ignore empty threats or insults as they lack the power to actually hurt someone, unlike physical actions.
భూమి కొత్తదైనా భూమెలు కొత్తవా
bhumi kottadaina bhumelu kottava
Even if the land is new, are the boundaries new?
This expression suggests that while appearances or specific circumstances might change, the fundamental nature, history, or inherent qualities of a situation remain the same. It is used to point out that basic truths or deep-rooted behaviors do not change simply because of a change in scenery or time.
రోళ్లు కొత్తవి అయితే, తిరగండ్లు కొత్తవా?
rollu kottavi ayite, tiragandlu kottava?
Though the Âllu be new, are the mill stones new ? An answer to a lame excuse.
This proverb is used to point out that while some circumstances or people in a situation might be new, the fundamental problems, habits, or nature of the task remain the same. It is often used when someone tries to act as if a situation is completely different just because of minor changes, reminding them that the core reality hasn't changed.
కొడితే కొట్టాడుగాని కొత్త కోకెట్టాడు
kodite kottadugani kotta kokettadu
He might have beaten me, but he gave me a new saree.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone endures some hardship, insult, or mistreatment because they received a significant benefit or compensation in return. It highlights a trade-off where the material gain outweighs the temporary suffering or loss of dignity.