గువ్వ గూడెక్క రాజు మేడెక్కె
guvva gudekka raju medekke
The dove reached its nest, and the king reached his palace.
This expression refers to the end of a long day when everyone, regardless of their status or stature, returns to their respective homes to rest. It signifies the arrival of evening or the conclusion of an event where participants disperse to their natural habitats or places of residence.
Related Phrases
రాజుగారి భార్య మేడెక్కితే కుమ్మరి వాడి కోడలు గుడిసెక్కిందట
rajugari bharya medekkite kummari vadi kodalu gudisekkindata
When the king's wife climbed the palace, the potter's daughter-in-law climbed her hut.
This expression is used to mock someone who blindly tries to imitate people far above their status or means, often in a way that is ridiculous or unnecessary. It highlights the folly of mindless competition without considering one's own circumstances.
గుడ్లు తిన్నది గాక గూడెక్కి కూసినట్లు
gudlu tinnadi gaka gudekki kusinatlu
After eating the eggs, it climbed the nest and chirped/cried out.
This proverb is used to describe a person who, after committing a wrong or a crime, behaves arrogantly or draws attention to themselves instead of being repentant or discreet. It is similar to 'adding insult to injury' or the audacity of someone acting like a victim after being the perpetrator.
గువ్వ గూడెక్కెను, అవ్వ మంచమెక్కెను.
guvva gudekkenu, avva manchamekkenu.
The owl took to its nest, the grandmother took to her bed.
This is a traditional Telugu riddle or a rhythmic saying describing the onset of evening or night. It signifies that at the end of the day, everyone—from birds to humans—returns to their place of rest. It is often used in a poetic sense to describe the natural conclusion of daily activities.
గువ్వ గూడెక్కె, అవ్వ మంచమెక్కె
guvva gudekke, avva manchamekke
The dove reached its nest, and the grandmother climbed into her bed
This is a rhythmic expression used to describe the onset of evening or dusk. It signifies the end of a long day when birds return to their homes and the elderly retire to rest, symbolizing a time for everyone to settle down.
సన్న బువ్వ చిన్న చేపలు, కొత్త బువ్వ కోడి చారు.
sanna buvva chinna chepalu, kotta buvva kodi charu.
Fine rice with small fish, and new harvest rice with chicken curry.
This is a popular saying in Telugu culture that highlights the ultimate culinary delights and comfort foods of rural life. It suggests that the best food combinations one can enjoy are fine-grained rice paired with small fish fry/curry, or freshly harvested rice served with a rich chicken gravy. It is often used to describe a satisfying, hearty, and traditional meal.
అలికి పూసిన చోట గువ్వ గుడ్డు పెట్టిందట
aliki pusina chota guvva guddu pettindata
They say a dove laid an egg in the place that was just cleaned and smeared with cow dung.
This proverb is used to describe someone who takes advantage of others' hard work or expects results immediately after a task is completed. It refers to a situation where a person tries to claim a spot or benefit from a space right after someone else has put in the effort to prepare it, or more commonly, it mocks someone who expects a result to happen instantly in a newly prepared environment.
కంచే చేను మేసినట్లు
kanche chenu mesinatlu
Like the fence itself grazing the crop
This expression is used to describe a situation where a protector or guardian ends up being the one who causes harm or exploits those they were meant to protect. It is typically applied to corrupt officials, untrustworthy guardians, or leaders who betray the trust placed in them.
గువ్వ గూడెక్కితే రాజు మేడెక్కెడంట
guvva gudekkite raju medekkedanta
When the bird enters its nest, the king climbs to his terrace.
This proverb highlights the influence of timing and circumstances. It suggests that even the highest authority (the king) follows certain natural or routine patterns, such as resting or ending the day when nature signals it. It can also imply that every action has its appropriate time, or that small events can trigger larger outcomes.
మూరెడెక్కేదెందుకు, బారెడు కుంగేదెందుకు
muredekkedenduku, baredu kungedenduku
Why climb a cubit just to sink a fathom?
This proverb is used to criticize actions that lead to temporary success followed by a much greater downfall. It advises against pursuing short-term gains or prideful actions that ultimately result in a significant loss or humiliation. It is similar to the idea of taking one step forward and two steps back.
రాజుగారి మేడలో గువ్వ చేరింది, రాణీగారి మేడమీద గోరింక చేరింది.
rajugari medalo guvva cherindi, ranigari medamida gorinka cherindi.
A dove entered the King's palace, and a myna entered the Queen's palace.
This expression is used to describe a situation where harmony, beauty, or auspicious events are occurring in multiple places or among different parties. It can also be used as a rhythmic or poetic way to describe the presence of love and joy in a household or relationship.