కడుపు నిండినవానికి గారెలు చేదు
kadupu nindinavaniki garelu chedu
Cakes are bitter to a man with his belly full. A rich man will not care for trifling gains.
When someone is satisfied or has had too much of something, even the most delicious or valuable things lose their appeal and become undesirable. It is used to describe how a person's needs or state of mind dictate their appreciation of a luxury or favor.
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తినగా తినగా గారెలు చేదు
tinaga tinaga garelu chedu
Eating and eating, even vada tastes bitter.
This proverb suggests that even something wonderful or delicious can become tiresome or unpleasant if experienced in excess. It is used to describe the point of satiety or boredom when someone overindulges in a particular pleasure, luxury, or activity.
నిండిన కడుపు నీతి వినదు
nindina kadupu niti vinadu
A full stomach does not listen to morality
This proverb suggests that when a person is over-satisfied, wealthy, or comfortable, they often become arrogant and lose the patience to listen to good advice or moral lessons. It is also used to imply that someone who has everything cannot empathize with those in need or understand the value of discipline.
కక్క తింటే, గారెలు చేదంట.
kakka tinte, garelu chedanta.
If one eats vomit, even vadas (garelu) will taste bitter.
This proverb is used to describe a person who has lost their sense of appreciation or value due to poor habits or bad company. It suggests that when someone is accustomed to something foul or inferior, they cannot enjoy or recognize the quality of something good. It is often used to mock someone who complains about good things after indulging in something bad.
తినగా తినగా గారెలు చేదట
tinaga tinaga garelu chedata
Eating and eating, even the fried doughnuts (garelu) turn bitter.
This proverb describes the concept of diminishing returns or over-indulgence. Even something as delicious as 'Garelu' (a savory snack) can become unpleasant or repulsive if consumed in excess. It is used to suggest that anything, no matter how good, loses its charm or becomes tiresome when overdone or repeated too often.
కడుపు నిండిన వాడికి గారెలు చేదు
kadupu nindina vadiki garelu chedu
To a person with a full stomach, even vadas (sweets/savories) taste bitter.
This proverb describes how a person's needs and desires change based on their current state. When someone is satisfied or has plenty, they no longer value things that are otherwise considered precious or delicious. It is used to remark on people who show lack of interest or find faults in something good because they are already satiated or over-privileged.
కడుపు నిండిన బేరము
kadupu nindina beramu
A bargain [with a man] with his belly full. A person in easy circumstances will drive a hard bargain.
This expression refers to a negotiation or deal where one party is not in desperate need or in a hurry. Since they are already satisfied (full), they can afford to be indifferent, picky, or firm on their terms without worrying about the outcome.
కడుపునిండా గారెలు తింటే, వంటినిండా జ్వరము
kadupuninda garelu tinte, vantininda jvaramu
If you eat a bellyful of cakes, [you will get] a bodyful of fever.
This proverb warns about the consequences of overindulgence and greed. It suggests that excessive consumption of heavy or rich food leads to illness and physical suffering. It is used to advise moderation in eating habits and to highlight that momentary pleasure can lead to long-term discomfort.
కాకి కూడుతిన్నా కడుపు నిండవలెను.
kaki kudutinna kadupu nindavalenu.
Even if one eats crow's food, the stomach must be filled.
This proverb emphasizes that the end result or the outcome is more important than the means or the status of how something was achieved. It is used to suggest that as long as a person's basic needs are met or a goal is accomplished, the specific methods or the humble nature of the source do not matter.
నిండిన కడుపు నిక్కి మాట్లాడును
nindina kadupu nikki matladunu
A full stomach speaks with pride.
This expression is used to describe how people tend to become arrogant, boastful, or dismissive of others' struggles once they are wealthy, successful, or have their basic needs comfortably met. It highlights the change in attitude that often comes with prosperity.
కడుపు నిండిన బేరం
kadupu nindina beram
A bargain made with a full stomach
This expression refers to a negotiation or deal where one party is not in a hurry or desperate to sell or buy. Because they are already satisfied or financially stable, they can afford to be stubborn, picky, or indifferent to the outcome of the deal.