గుడ్డికన్ను చారెడైతేనేమి, చిన్నదైతేనేమి?
guddikannu charedaitenemi, chinnadaitenemi?
What does it matter if a blind eye is large or small?
This proverb is used to indicate that if something is fundamentally useless or non-functional, its appearance, size, or secondary attributes are irrelevant. It suggests that when the core purpose of an object or a person's skill is missing, worrying about aesthetic details or minor variations is a waste of time.
Related Phrases
ఏలేవాని యెద్దు పోతేనేమి, కాచేవాని కన్ను పోతేనేమి
elevani yeddu potenemi, kachevani kannu potenemi
If the master's ox be lost what is it [to the servant?]. If the watchman's eye be lost what is it [to the master?]. ఐ.
This proverb describes a situation of extreme indifference or lack of accountability. It refers to a person who doesn't care about the consequences of their actions or the losses incurred by others, implying that as long as they aren't personally affected or if they are simply reckless, they remain unconcerned about significant damages.
కాకులకి కాని నెమ్ములు కాస్తేనేమి పూస్తేనేమి?
kakulaki kani nemmulu kastenemi pustenemi?
What is it to the crows if the Nemmi trees, which they don't like, grow or blossom ? Nemmi chettu is the Dalbergia Oojeinensis.
This proverb describes a situation where something exists or flourishes but is of no benefit to the people who need it or are around it. It is used when discussing resources, talents, or wealth that are practically useless to the community or individuals concerned, making their existence irrelevant.
మాచకమ్మకు సమర్త మఖయితేనేమి, పుబ్బయితేనేమి మరి పునర్వసైతేనేమి
machakammaku samarta makhayitenemi, pubbayitenemi mari punarvasaitenemi
For Machakamma's puberty ceremony, what does it matter if it is Makha, Pubba, or Punarvasu?
This expression refers to someone who is indifferent to rules, auspicious timings, or specific conditions because they do not understand or care about the significance of an event. It is used to describe a situation where a person is so negligent or the subject is so trivial that the technical details or standard procedures don't make a difference to the outcome.
అప్పలవాడు చస్తేనేమి, పత్రాలు మునిగితేనేమి?
appalavadu chastenemi, patralu munigitenemi?
What if the debtor dies, or what if the documents are lost in water?
This expression is used to describe a situation where one has reached a point of complete loss or hopelessness, such that further misfortunes no longer matter. It reflects a state of indifference toward consequences when the primary goal or asset is already gone.
గుడ్డికంటికి పగలైతే నేమి? రాత్రయితే నేమి?
guddikantiki pagalaite nemi? ratrayite nemi?
What does it matter to a blind eye whether it is day or night?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is unable to perceive, appreciate, or benefit from something regardless of how favorable the conditions are. It suggests that for someone lacking the necessary capacity, sense, or knowledge, external changes are irrelevant. It is often applied to people who are indifferent to opportunities or those who cannot distinguish between good and bad due to ignorance.
తనకు కాని రాజ్యము పండితేనేమి పాడుపడితేనేమి?
tanaku kani rajyamu panditenemi padupaditenemi?
What does it matter whether the kingdom he has not pos- session of prospers or decays?
This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.
రొట్టెకు ఎవరైతేనేమి
rotteku evaraitenemi
What does it matter who makes the bread?
This expression is used to indicate that the final outcome or the result is what matters, not who performed the action or the method used. It is often applied in situations where one is indifferent to the identity of a provider as long as their needs are met.
పొడవలేని బంటు చేతిది ఈటైతే నేమి, తెడ్డయితే నేమి
podavaleni bantu chetidi itaite nemi, teddayite nemi
What does it matter if a soldier who cannot strike holds a spear or a ladle?
This proverb highlights that for someone who lacks skill, courage, or the will to work, the quality of the tools they possess is irrelevant. It is used to mock incompetent people who blame their equipment or circumstances instead of their own inability to perform a task.
పులికి ఏ అడవైతే నేమి
puliki e adavaite nemi
For a tiger, what does it matter which forest it is?
This proverb is used to describe a person who is highly skilled, brave, or capable and can thrive or succeed anywhere regardless of the environment. Just as a tiger remains the king of the jungle no matter which forest it inhabits, a talented person will perform well regardless of their location or circumstances.
అదను కాని పదును అయితేనేమి? గియితేనేమి?
adanu kani padunu ayitenemi? giyitenemi?
What if it is sharp when the time is not right?
This expression emphasizes that resources, skills, or opportunities are useless if they are not available at the right moment. It is used to point out that timing is more important than quality or preparation in specific critical situations.