గొడ్డుబోతు ఆవు గోకితే పాలిస్తుందా?

This proverb highlights that experience and maturity lead to better productivity. Just as an older, physically mature cow is expected to yield more milk, a person with more experience and age often possesses greater wisdom, skill, and capability in their field.

This expression is used to convey that superficial preparations or external appearances do not equate to the actual occurrence of a major event. It implies that just because you have started the basic groundwork, it doesn't mean the grand result is guaranteed or complete. It is often used to caution someone against premature celebration or oversimplification of a complex task.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb used by farmers to identify healthy and productive cattle based on physical traits. It suggests that a cow with an 'attached' or 'joined' navel is auspicious, an ox with a high-held head is strong and hardworking, and a cow with a sagging navel and well-developed udder is likely to be a high milk producer. It is used when evaluating or purchasing livestock.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where no matter how much effort, flattery, or 'scratching' you do, you cannot get a result from someone who is incapable or unwilling to provide it. It highlights the futility of seeking something from an unproductive source.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is telling a blatant lie or a completely impossible story. It highlights the absurdity of a claim by pairing two impossible scenarios: a cow giving milk without an udder and a tongueless cat licking it. It is typically used to mock someone who is boasting about things that could never have happened.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is extremely stingy or a resource that is completely exhausted. It implies that no matter how much effort you put in, you cannot extract anything of value from someone who has nothing to give or is unwilling to share even the smallest amount.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is already looking for an excuse to avoid work or flee from a situation. Just as a cow that tends to run away only needs to see the shadow or sight of a tethering rope to bolt, a lazy or unwilling person will use the slightest pretext to escape their responsibilities.

This expression is used to suggest that some things are fundamentally flawed or permanently out of shape and cannot be used for a purpose that requires perfection. It is often applied to people's character or deep-seated habits, implying that a person's basic nature or a significant defect cannot be easily changed or rectified to suit a specific need.

This proverb highlights the power of extreme skill, persistence, or persuasiveness. It suggests that a highly capable or relentless person can extract results even from the most unlikely or stubborn sources. It is often used to describe someone who is exceptionally good at getting what they want from others.

This proverb warns against arrogance and over-indulgence. In the case of livestock, gaining weight/strength means they are put to harder labor. However, when a human becomes 'fat' with ego or pride (balupu), it leads to their downfall or destruction. It is often used to humble someone who is acting overly proud or reckless due to their wealth or power.