కొడుకు కలిగినంత కులముద్ధరించునా?
koduku kaliginanta kulamuddharinchuna?
Will the mere birth of a son uplift the lineage?
This expression suggests that simply having a son does not bring honor or progress to a family or community; rather, it is his virtues, character, and actions that truly matter. It is often used to emphasize quality of character over mere existence or gender.
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ఒక కొడుకు కొడుకూ కాదు, ఒక కన్ను కన్నూ కాదు
oka koduku koduku kadu, oka kannu kannu kadu
Having only one son is like having only one eye.
This proverb highlights the vulnerability of relying on a single source of support. Just as losing one's only eye results in total blindness, depending solely on one child or a single plan is risky because if that one fails, there is no backup or alternative support system.
కరువుకు తోడు ఆవపంట కలిగినట్లు
karuvuku todu avapanta kaliginatlu
Like a harvest of mustard seeds during a famine.
This expression refers to a situation where one problem is compounded by another useless or counterproductive outcome. Mustard seeds are small and cannot satisfy hunger like food grains can; thus, growing them during a food shortage is futile. It is used when an already bad situation is met with an insignificant or irrelevant solution.
అడవిపులి మాంసమును ఆదరించునా?
adavipuli mamsamunu adarinchuna?
Will a wild tiger show mercy to flesh?
This expression is used to describe a person who is naturally cruel or predatory, implying that one cannot expect kindness or mercy from someone whose basic nature is to cause harm. Just as a tiger will not refrain from eating meat, a wicked person will not refrain from their bad habits.
కలిగినవారి కోడలు కులుకుమానదు.
kaliginavari kodalu kulukumanadu.
The daughter-in-law of a wealthy family will not stop being proud.
This proverb describes a person who shows off or displays pride because of their wealth, status, or influential background. It is used to point out that those with abundant resources or support often act with a certain level of confidence, elegance, or arrogance that they find difficult to hide.
ఒక కన్ను కన్నూ కాదు, ఒక కొడుకు కొడుకూ కాదు
oka kannu kannu kadu, oka koduku koduku kadu
One eye is not an eye, one son is not a son.
This proverb highlights the vulnerability and risk associated with having only one of something essential. Just as losing one's only eye results in total blindness, depending on an only child (traditionally for lineage or support) is considered risky because if something happens to them, there is no backup. It is used to describe situations where a single point of failure exists.
ముండ కొడుకే కొడుకు, రాజు కొడుకే కొడుకు
munda koduke koduku, raju koduke koduku
A widow's son is a son, a king's son is a son. A king's son and a widow's son are both greatly indulged.
This proverb highlights that fate or luck favors two extremes: either those who have nothing to lose and must work extremely hard (the widow's son) or those who are born with immense privilege (the king's son). It is used to describe how people at the very bottom of the social ladder and the very top often end up being the most successful or influential, albeit for different reasons.
మిన్ను విరిగినా, కన్ను పోయినా కారకమానవు
minnu virigina, kannu poyina karakamanavu
Even if the sky breaks or an eye is lost, you will not stop doing it.
This expression is used to describe an extremely stubborn person or someone who is persistent to a fault. It suggests that regardless of major disasters or personal injury, the individual refuses to change their course of action or stop a specific behavior.
ఒక కన్ను కన్నూ కాదు, ఒక కొడుకు కొడుకూ కాడు
oka kannu kannu kadu, oka koduku koduku kadu
One eye is no eye, one son is no son.
This proverb suggests that relying on a single resource or individual is risky. Just as losing one's only eye leads to total blindness, depending on an only child (or a single point of failure) leaves one vulnerable. It is used to emphasize the importance of backups, security, or having multiple supports in life.
కలిగిన వారి పిల్లకు కాలి చెప్పు కరువా?
kaligina vari pillaku kali cheppu karuva?
Is there a shortage of footwear for the children of the wealthy?
This proverb suggests that for people with abundant resources or power, even their smallest needs are easily met without effort. It is used to describe a situation where someone influential never lacks support, opportunities, or basic necessities, implying that luxury and convenience come naturally to those in high positions.
పాటు కలిగితే కూటికి కొదువా
patu kaligite kutiki koduva
If there is hard work, will there be a shortage of food?
This proverb emphasizes the dignity and reward of labor. It means that as long as a person is willing to work hard and put in the effort, they will never have to worry about basic necessities like food. It is used to encourage industriousness and self-reliance.