కానవచ్చే కొండలను గట్టెక్కి చూడడం ఎందుకు?
kanavachche kondalanu gattekki chudadam enduku?
Why climb a hill to see the mountains that are already visible?
This expression means that there is no need for extra effort or special proof to see something that is already obvious or right in front of your eyes. It is used when someone seeks unnecessary verification for a self-evident truth.
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అచ్చివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచొచ్చే కొడుకు పుట్టాడట
achchivachche kalaniki nadichochche koduku puttadata
When good times are meant to come, a son who can already walk is born.
This proverb is used to describe a stroke of extreme good luck or serendipity. It implies that when fortune favors someone, everything falls into place effortlessly and benefits arrive in a ready-to-use or advanced state, surpassing normal expectations.
అయిపోయిన పెళ్ళికి మేళం ఎందుకు?
ayipoyina pelliki melam enduku?
Why play the wedding band after the marriage is already over?
This proverb is used to point out that it is useless to perform an action or provide a suggestion after the event or opportunity has already passed. It signifies that certain efforts are redundant or unnecessary when the time for them has lapsed.
అచ్చివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచివచ్చే కొడుకు పుడతాడు
achchivachche kalaniki nadichivachche koduku pudatadu
In favorable times, a son will be born who can already walk.
This proverb is used to describe a streak of extreme good luck. It suggests that when one's fortune is at its peak, everything happens effortlessly and yields extraordinary results beyond expectations. It is often cited when a person experiences a series of positive events where even the smallest effort leads to great success.
అండలుంటే కొండలు దాటవచ్చు.
andalunte kondalu datavachchu.
If you have support, you can cross mountains.
This proverb emphasizes the power of having backing or support (financial, social, or emotional). It suggests that with the right assistance or a strong foundation, one can overcome even the most formidable obstacles that would be impossible to tackle alone.
గట్టెక్కితి, పుట్టెక్కితి, మేడి మెట్టెక్కితి అన్నట్లు
gattekkiti, puttekkiti, medi mettekkiti annatlu
Like saying, 'I climbed the bank, I climbed the mound, I climbed the fig tree hill.'
This expression is used to describe someone who celebrates prematurely or boasts about overcoming hurdles before the entire task is actually completed. It highlights a sense of relief and pride after passing through several difficult stages of a process, often used when one feels they have finally reached a safe or stable position after a series of struggles.
పాలను చూడనా భాండాన్ని చూడనా
palanu chudana bhandanni chudana
Should I look at the milk or the vessel?
This expression is used to describe a dilemma where one must choose between the quality of the content and the appearance of the container. It is often applied to situations where someone is stuck between focusing on the value of a person or object versus their external flaws or surroundings.
కలిసి వచ్చే కాలం వస్తే, నడిచి వచ్చే కొడుకు పుడతాడు
kalisi vachche kalam vaste, nadichi vachche koduku pudatadu
When times are favorable a walking (precocious) son will be born.
When circumstances are favorable, good things happen in quick succession. One should wait for the right time, when good fortune will smile on him, instead of losing hope in moments of misfortune.
ఒట్టు తీసి గట్టు మీద పెట్టు
ottu tisi gattu mida pettu
Take the oath and place it on the riverbank
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone completely ignores or breaks a serious promise, oath, or principle to suit their convenience. It implies a blatant disregard for a commitment previously made.
అండ ఉంటే కొండలు దాటవచ్చు
anda unte kondalu datavachchu
If there is support, mountains can be crossed.
This proverb emphasizes the power of support and encouragement. It suggests that even the most daunting tasks or 'mountainous' challenges can be overcome if one has the backing of a strong mentor, family, or resource.
మూరెడు పొంగటం ఎందుకు, బారెడు కుంగటం ఎందుకు
muredu pongatam enduku, baredu kungatam enduku
Why swell up by a cubit, only to sink down by a fathom?
This proverb advises against extreme emotional swings and over-excitement. It questions the wisdom of becoming overly boastful or elated during success (a cubit) if one is going to fall into deep despair or humiliation (a fathom) later. It encourages maintaining equanimity and moderation in both success and failure.