గాడుపుకు గడ్డపార కొట్టుకపోగా, ఉల్లిపొట్టు నా గతి ఏమి అన్నదట
gadupuku gaddapara kottukapoga, ullipottu na gati emi annadata
When a heavy crowbar is being blown away by the wind, the onion skin asked 'What will happen to me?'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most significant entities are suffering or being destroyed, yet a weak or insignificant person is worried about their own minor problems. It highlights a lack of perspective regarding the severity of a disaster.
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తాడి చెట్టు ఎక్కి గడ్డపార మింగినట్లు
tadi chettu ekki gaddapara minginatlu
Like climbing a palm tree and swallowing a crowbar.
This expression is used to describe someone who tries to hide a very obvious mistake or an impossible situation with a clumsy excuse. It refers to the absurdity of doing something difficult (climbing a tall palm tree) and then attempting something impossible or highly visible (swallowing a large iron crowbar) while thinking no one will notice.
గడ్డపారలు గాలికి కొట్టుకొని పోతుంటే, పుల్లాకు నా గతి ఏమి అన్నదట
gaddaparalu galiki kottukoni potunte, pullaku na gati emi annadata
When crowbars themselves are being blown away by the wind, a leaf plate asked 'What will happen to me?'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most powerful entities are suffering or failing, making the concerns of the weak or insignificant seem obvious yet trivial. It highlights a scale of disaster where if the indestructible is perishing, the fragile has no hope.
కంచి అంత కాపురం గడ్డలు చేసినట్టు
kanchi anta kapuram gaddalu chesinattu
She made the family as large as Kanchi into clods. Said of a woman who by going astray brings disgrace upon the whole family.
This expression is used to describe a person who completely ruins or destroys a prosperous, well-settled family or business through sheer negligence, poor management, or bad habits. It signifies the transformation of a grand existence into rubble.
Kanchi is the celebrated town of Conjeveram. * Er hat die Henne für das Ei gegeben.
ఎన్ని సూదులైనా ఒక గడ్డపార కాదు.
enni sudulaina oka gaddapara kadu.
No matter how many needles there are, they do not equal a crowbar.
This proverb emphasizes that quantity cannot replace quality or strength. Small things, even in large numbers, cannot perform a heavy-duty task that requires a single powerful tool. It is used to suggest that minor efforts or small-scale resources cannot match the impact of a significant, singular strength or resource.
గడ్డపలుగులు గాలికి కొట్టుకొనిపోతుంటే, పుల్లాకు నా పని ఏమి అన్నదట
gaddapalugulu galiki kottukonipotunte, pullaku na pani emi annadata
When the crowbars were blown about by the wind, the leaf- platter said " What is to become of me ?" Pullâku is a cast away leaf-dish which has been once used. A mean person thinking of his own loss when his superiors are suffering.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most powerful entities are facing destruction or failure. In such a context, it is trivial or foolish for someone small or insignificant to worry about their own minor troubles. It highlights a scale of disaster where the small should realize their vulnerability is a given if the mighty are falling.
గడ్డపలుగులు గాలికి కొట్టుకొనిపోతూ ఉంటే, పుల్లాకు నా పని యేమి అన్నదట.
gaddapalugulu galiki kottukonipotu unte, pullaku na pani yemi annadata.
When heavy iron crowbars are being blown away by the wind, the leaf plate asked 'What about my fate?'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the strongest or most powerful entities are being destroyed or defeated by a massive force. In such a scenario, it is foolish or redundant for someone weak or insignificant to worry about their safety, as their destruction is already a foregone conclusion. It is often used to mock people who express petty concerns during a major catastrophe.
అబ్బరాన బిడ్డ పుట్టిందిట, గడ్డపార తేరా చెవులు కుడుతాను అన్నాడట
abbarana bidda puttindita, gaddapara tera chevulu kudutanu annadata
They say a child was born after much longing, and he said, 'Bring a crowbar, I will pierce the ears.'
This proverb is used to describe people who, in their over-excitement or lack of common sense, end up doing something destructive or inappropriate. It mocks the absurdity of using a heavy tool like a crowbar for a delicate task like ear piercing, symbolizing how excessive zeal without wisdom can lead to ruin.
గడ్డపార గాలికి పోతుంటే ఉల్లిపాయ నా జంబులీ కం చూడమన్నదట
gaddapara galiki potunte ullipaya na jambuli kam chudamannadata
When a heavy crowbar is being blown away by the wind, the onion asked to check on its own roots.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is worrying about a trivial or insignificant matter while a major catastrophe or a massive event is occurring. It highlights a lack of perspective or a failure to understand the gravity of a situation.
యథాయథలందరూ వెల్లువను పోగా, పుల్లాకు నా పని యేమి అన్నదట.
yathayathalandaru velluvanu poga, pullaku na pani yemi annadata.
After all the great men had been carried away by the flood, the leaf dish said " What is to become of me ?"
This proverb is used to mock someone insignificant who expresses concern about their safety or status during a major catastrophe that is destroying even the most powerful entities. It highlights a lack of self-awareness regarding one's own triviality in the face of a massive crisis.
ఉన్నది గట్టు, పోయినది పొట్టు
unnadi gattu, poyinadi pottu
What remains is the bank (solid ground), what is lost is the husk.
This expression is used to describe a situation where, after a loss or a filtering process, only the essential or valuable part remains while the useless or trivial part is gone. It is often used to console someone by pointing out that even if something was lost, the core strength or the most important asset is still intact.