గంతకే తగిన బొంత
gantake tagina bonta
The quilt matches the saddlebag.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people or things are perfectly matched, often in a negative or sarcastic sense. It implies that a person has found a partner, friend, or situation that is exactly as good or bad as they are. It is similar to the English expression 'Like father, like son' or 'Two of a kind.'
Related Phrases
కింద ఒక బొంత, మీద ఒక బొంత నాకేమి చింత
kinda oka bonta, mida oka bonta nakemi chinta
One quilt below, one quilt above; what worry do I have?
This proverb describes a state of complete contentment and self-sufficiency with minimal possessions. It is used to express that when a person's basic needs are met and they have a simple life, they are free from the anxieties and stresses that come with wealth or complex responsibilities.
తల్లికి తగిన బిడ్డ, ఇంటికి తగిన పందిరి
talliki tagina bidda, intiki tagina pandiri
A child suitable for the mother, a porch suitable for the house
This proverb describes a perfect match or a natural compatibility between two entities. Just as a child reflects the traits of the mother or a porch is built to complement the structure of a house, it is used to highlight that someone or something is exactly as expected given their origin or environment.
చెట్టుకు తగిన గాలి
chettuku tagina gali
The wind that is suitable for the tree.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gets exactly what they deserve, or when a consequence is perfectly matched to an action or a person's character. It is similar to the English proverb 'As you sow, so shall you reap' or 'To each according to their capacity.'
గంతకు తగిన బొంత దొరకనే దొరుకుతుంది
gantaku tagina bonta dorakane dorukutundi
A tattered quilt suitable for the old saddle will certainly be found.
This expression is used to describe two people or things that are a perfect match for each other, especially in a sarcastic or negative sense. It implies that for every odd or flawed person, there is a similarly matched partner or counterpart. It is often used to describe couples who share the same eccentricities or negative traits, similar to the English idiom 'every pot has its lid.'
గంత బొంత కలిసి గాడిద మోతైనట్లు
ganta bonta kalisi gadida motainatlu
Like a saddle and a rug coming together to become a donkey's burden.
This expression is used to describe a situation where two useless or insignificant items or people join together, resulting in nothing but a heavy, unproductive burden. It suggests that the combination of poor quality components only leads to more trouble or labor rather than any benefit.
ఫలానికి తగిన బీజము, నేలకు తగిన నీరు
phalaniki tagina bijamu, nelaku tagina niru
Seed suitable for the fruit, water suitable for the soil
This proverb suggests that results are dictated by the quality of inputs and the environment. Just as a specific seed determines the fruit and the soil type determines the water requirement, the outcome of any endeavor depends on using the right resources and adapting to the specific circumstances.
తల్లికి తగిన బిడ్డ, ఇంటికి తగిన పందిలి
talliki tagina bidda, intiki tagina pandili
A child worthy of its mother, a Pandili fit for the house.
This proverb is used to describe two things or people that are perfectly matched in quality, character, or behavior. It is often used to remark on how a child's traits mirror their parent's, or how an environment is perfectly suited to its occupants.
గంతా బొంతా కలిసి గాడిద మోతైనట్టు.
ganta bonta kalisi gadida motainattu.
Like the saddle and the cloth bundle together becoming a heavy load for the donkey.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where several small, seemingly insignificant burdens or problems accumulate to become an overwhelming task. It refers to how minor things, when added up, result in a heavy struggle for the person responsible.
అంతకు తగిన గంత, గంతకు తగిన బొంత.
antaku tagina ganta, gantaku tagina bonta.
A pack-saddle fits the size, and a quilt fits the pack-saddle.
This proverb is used to describe a perfect match or a situation where things are suited to each other, often used in a sarcastic or humorous way to describe a couple or a pair of people who share the same (often negative) traits or habits. It implies that for every person or situation, there is a corresponding match that deserves them.
గంతకు తగిన బొంత
gantaku tagina bonta
Like packsaddle, like quilt.
This expression is used to describe two people or things that are a perfect match for each other, often in a sarcastic or negative sense (like two equally lazy or cunning people). It is the Telugu equivalent of the English phrase 'Like father, like son' or 'A chip off the old block', implying that the quality or nature of one thing matches the other perfectly.
Like pot, like cover. (Dutch.)*