కష్టం కూలీది, ఫలితం కామందుది
kashtam kulidi, phalitam kamandudi
The labor belongs to the worker, the fruit belongs to the master
This expression describes a situation of exploitation or unfair distribution of wealth where one person does all the hard work (the laborer), while another person (the owner or boss) reaps all the benefits and profits. It is often used to highlight social or economic inequality.
Related Phrases
బుడ్డది చిక్కినా కష్టమే, బలిసినా కష్టమే
buddadi chikkina kashtame, balisina kashtame
If the young girl gets thin it's a problem, if she grows too fat it's also a problem.
This proverb is used to describe a delicate or troublesome situation where there is no perfect outcome. No matter which way things turn out, there will be difficulties or complaints. It is often used to refer to people who are never satisfied or situations that are inherently problematic regardless of the change in state.
కాలం కర్మం కలిసిరాకుంటే కమలబాంధవునికైనా కష్టాలు తప్పవు
kalam karmam kalisirakunte kamalabandhavunikaina kashtalu tappavu
If time and fate do not align, even the Sun God cannot escape troubles.
This proverb emphasizes the power of time (Kalam) and destiny (Karma). 'Kamalabandhavudu' refers to the Sun (the friend of the lotus). It means that when one's luck or time is bad, no matter how powerful, radiant, or influential they are, they must endure hardships. It is used to describe situations where even the most capable people face failures due to unfavorable circumstances.
సన్యాసం చివర కష్టం, సంసారం మధ్య కష్టం
sanyasam chivara kashtam, samsaram madhya kashtam
Asceticism is difficult at the end, family life is difficult in the middle
This proverb highlights the challenges of different stages of life. Being a monk or ascetic (Sanyasam) is difficult in old age due to loneliness and physical ailments, whereas family life (Samsaram) is hardest in the middle years when one is burdened with responsibilities, financial stress, and raising children.
చెప్పడం సులభం చేయడం కష్టం.
cheppadam sulabham cheyadam kashtam.
Telling is easy, doing is difficult.
This is a common saying used to point out that it is much easier to give advice or talk about a task than it is to actually execute it. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'easier said than done.'
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.
సలహా చెప్పడం సులభం, పాటించడం కష్టం
salaha cheppadam sulabham, patinchadam kashtam
Giving advice is easy, following it is difficult
This proverb is used to highlight the gap between theory and practice. It suggests that it is very easy to tell others what they should do, but much harder to actually implement those same suggestions in one's own life.
కష్టే ఫలి
kashte phali
Effort leads to results
This expression emphasizes that hard work is the fundamental key to success. It is used to motivate individuals by highlighting that rewards and results are only achieved through dedicated labor and perseverance.
కష్టే ఫలి అన్నారు పెద్దలు
kashte phali annaru peddalu
Hard work yields results, say the elders
This is a popular Telugu proverb used to emphasize that success and rewards come only through hard work and perseverance. It is often cited to encourage someone who is working towards a goal or to acknowledge that a person's achievement is the result of their own labor.
చెప్పటం తేలిక, చేయటం కష్టం
cheppatam telika, cheyatam kashtam
Telling is easy, doing is difficult
This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Easier said than done'. It is used to point out that while it is easy to give advice or make promises, it is much harder to actually put those words into action or carry out the task.
రావణాసురుడి కాష్టం వలె
ravanasurudi kashtam vale
Like the funeral pyre of Ravanasura
This expression is used to describe a problem, conflict, or situation that persists for a very long time without reaching a conclusion. According to legend, Ravana's funeral pyre never goes out; similarly, this phrase refers to issues that keep burning or simmering indefinitely.