కలో గంజో దొరికిందే అదృష్టం
kalo ganjo dorikinde adrishtam
Finding even some starch or porridge is a blessing.
This expression is used to describe a situation of extreme poverty or scarcity where one should be grateful for even the barest minimum of sustenance or resources available. It emphasizes contentment and gratitude for survival in difficult times.
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కన్నంలో దొరికిన దొంగ గతి
kannamlo dorikina donga gati
The fate of a thief caught in the hole (of a wall).
This expression describes a situation where someone is caught red-handed or trapped in a hopeless, compromising position with no possibility of escape or denial. It is used when a person's wrongdoing is exposed so clearly that they are left completely helpless and at the mercy of others.
దొంగకు దొరికిందే చాలు.
dongaku dorikinde chalu.
Whatever a thief manages to get is enough.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is in a position of loss or risk, and they should be content with whatever they can recover or save. It also implies that for a person with bad intentions, even a small gain is a victory. It is often used to suggest that one should settle for whatever is available rather than risking everything for more.
అందం ఉంటే సరిపోతుందా, అదృష్టం ఉండొద్దా!
andam unte saripotunda, adrishtam undodda!
Is beauty enough? Shouldn't there be luck too!
This proverb is used to emphasize that physical beauty or talent alone is not sufficient for success or happiness in life; one also needs good fortune or timing. It is often said when a capable or beautiful person faces continuous failures.
దారిలో దొరికింది ధర్మానికి పోయింది
darilo dorikindi dharmaniki poyindi
What was found on the road was spent on charity
This expression is used to describe money or resources that were acquired easily (without effort) and were subsequently lost or spent just as easily. It conveys the idea of 'Easy come, easy go'—implying that one doesn't feel much regret over losing something they didn't work hard to earn.
అదృష్టం కలిసివస్తే అదే పెళ్ళామవుతుంది
adrishtam kalisivaste ade pellamavutundi
If luck favors, that itself will become your wife.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where things fall into place effortlessly due to pure luck. It implies that when fortune is on your side, even unlikely or difficult outcomes become reality without much struggle. It is often used to remark on someone's unexpected success or a stroke of good luck that settles a major life matter.
కల ఫలించిందంటే అదృష్టం మనదే
kala phalinchindante adrishtam manade
If the dream bears fruit, the luck is ours.
This expression is used to signify that if one's aspirations or goals are successfully realized, it is a sign of great fortune. It is often used when a long-held ambition or a positive vision finally comes true, attributing the success to a blend of destiny and achievement.
దురదృష్టము ననుభవింప లేనివాడు అదృష్టమును అనుభవించలేడు.
duradrishtamu nanubhavimpa lenivadu adrishtamunu anubhavinchaledu.
One who cannot endure misfortune cannot enjoy good fortune.
This proverb emphasizes that resilience and the ability to face hardships are prerequisites for truly appreciating and handling success. It suggests that without the perspective or strength gained from bad times, one lacks the character or capacity to sustain good times.
అదృష్టం చెప్పి రాదు, దురదృష్టం చెప్పి పోదు.
adrishtam cheppi radu, duradrishtam cheppi podu.
Good luck doesn't come by informing, bad luck doesn't leave by informing.
This proverb highlights the unpredictable nature of fate. It means that good fortune often arrives unexpectedly without prior notice, and similarly, misfortune or bad times do not give a warning before they depart or arrive. It is used to suggest that one should remain humble during success and hopeful during hard times.
ప్రసాదానికి బలిష్టం, పనికి మీ అదృష్టం
prasadaniki balishtam, paniki mi adrishtam
Strong for the offering, luck for the work.
This proverb is used to describe someone who is very enthusiastic and first in line when it comes to eating or receiving benefits, but makes excuses or relies on 'luck' and laziness when it is time to work. It highlights the hypocrisy of a person who consumes resources greedily but contributes nothing.
కోరికలు కొండలెక్కుతుంటే అదృష్టాలు అడుగంటుతుంటవి
korikalu kondalekkutunte adrishtalu adugantutuntavi
While desires are climbing mountains, fortunes are hitting the bottom.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's greed or aspirations grow exponentially while their actual luck or resources are dwindling. It serves as a warning against having unrealistic desires that are far beyond one's current means or fate.