గాటిపిచ్చి గూటిపిచ్చి లేగితే అణగేది కష్టం
gatipichchi gutipichchi legite anagedi kashtam
Once the madness for the manger or the nest rises, it is hard to suppress.
This expression refers to stubbornness or deep-seated habits (like an animal's attachment to its stall or a bird to its nest). It is used to describe someone who is extremely set in their ways or is overcome by a sudden, uncontrollable obsession or temperament that is difficult to calm down.
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పిచ్చి కుదిరింది రోకలి తలకు చుట్టమన్నాడట
pichchi kudirindi rokali talaku chuttamannadata
He said the madness is cured, now wrap a pestle around my head
This proverb is used to describe someone who claims to be reformed or cured of a problem but immediately suggests something equally absurd or foolish. It highlights a situation where there is no real improvement despite claims to the contrary, or when someone's inherent nature remains unchanged.
పిచ్చి కుదిరితే గానీ పెళ్లి కాదు, పెళ్లైతే గానీ పిచ్చి కుదరదు.
pichchi kudirite gani pelli kadu, pellaite gani pichchi kudaradu.
Unless the madness is cured, the marriage won't happen; and unless the marriage happens, the madness won't be cured.
This proverb describes a classic Catch-22 or a circular paradox where two conditions are dependent on each other, making it impossible to resolve either. It is used to describe a deadlock situation where you cannot start one thing without finishing the other, but the second thing cannot be finished without starting the first.
ఇచ్చిపుచ్చుకోనివాడు గిచ్చిగిచ్చి చంపె
ichchipuchchukonivadu gichchigichchi champe
The one who doesn't give or take killed by pinching repeatedly.
This proverb refers to a person who is extremely stingy or stubborn in dealings. Instead of resolving a situation through mutual exchange or compromise, such a person makes things miserable for others through petty, annoying, or persistent troubles (symbolized by pinching). It is used to describe the suffocating nature of dealing with someone who lacks the spirit of cooperation.
సన్యాసం చివర కష్టం, సంసారం మధ్య కష్టం
sanyasam chivara kashtam, samsaram madhya kashtam
Asceticism is difficult at the end, family life is difficult in the middle
This proverb highlights the challenges of different stages of life. Being a monk or ascetic (Sanyasam) is difficult in old age due to loneliness and physical ailments, whereas family life (Samsaram) is hardest in the middle years when one is burdened with responsibilities, financial stress, and raising children.
బంగారు పిచ్చుక
bangaru pichchuka
Golden sparrow
A term used to describe something or someone that is extremely precious, rare, or a person who brings great fortune and prosperity. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a person with a heart of gold or a highly valuable asset/opportunity.
ఇచ్చింది ఇచ్చి పుచ్చుకున్నట్లు
ichchindi ichchi puchchukunnatlu
Giving what was given and taking back what was taken
This expression is used to describe a situation where an exchange or transaction results in no net gain or change, essentially returning to the original state. It is often used to describe futile efforts or circular logic where one ends up exactly where they started.
ఇచ్చి తిరిగేది కోమటి, తీసుకొని తిప్పేది కంసాలి.
ichchi tirigedi komati, tisukoni tippedi kamsali.
The merchant gives and follows up (for payment), while the goldsmith takes and makes (the customer) follow up.
This traditional proverb highlights the contrasting nature of two professions: a merchant (Komati) who gives goods on credit and must constantly chase customers for payment, versus a goldsmith (Kamsali) who takes the material or advance and makes the customer return multiple times before the work is finished. It is used to describe situations involving debt recovery or delays in service.
ఎవడి పిచ్చి వాడికానందం
evadi pichchi vadikanandam
Each person's madness is their own joy.
This proverb suggests that everyone has their own unique eccentricities, hobbies, or obsessions that might seem irrational to others but bring great satisfaction to themselves. It is used to express that happiness is subjective and one shouldn't judge what makes another person happy, even if it seems foolish.
పిచ్చి కుదిరితేగాని పెళ్లి కాదు, పెళ్లి అయితేనేగాని పిచ్చి కుదరదు
pichchi kudiritegani pelli kadu, pelli ayitenegani pichchi kudaradu
The madness won't be cured until the marriage happens, and the marriage won't happen until the madness is cured.
This expression describes a classic 'Catch-22' or a circular deadlock situation where two necessary conditions are dependent on each other, making it impossible to resolve either. It is often used to describe bureaucratic hurdles or complex problems where one cannot start without the other, yet neither can move forward.
పిచ్చివాడికి లోకమంతా పిచ్చే
pichchivadiki lokamanta pichche
To a madman, the whole world is mad
This expression describes a cognitive bias where a person with a flawed perspective or specific obsession assumes that everyone else shares the same madness or is wrong. It is used to point out that one's perception of the world is often a reflection of their own state of mind.