కుక్క ఉట్టిచేర్లు తెంచగలదు గాని, పాలకుండ పడకుండా పట్టగలదా?
kukka utticherlu tenchagaladu gani, palakunda padakunda pattagalada?
A dog can bite through the ropes of the hanging net, but can it catch the milk pot without letting it fall?
This proverb is used to describe a person who has the capacity to cause destruction or ruin a plan, but lacks the skill or intention to handle the consequences or perform the task constructively. It highlights that creating a mess is easy, but managing the outcome requires a different set of abilities.
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లేకుండా చూచి పోకుండా పట్టు అన్నాడట.
lekunda chuchi pokunda pattu annadata.
If you see he's not there, catch him and don't let him go. Said by a cowardly man to another with reference to a thief.
This is a humorous proverb used to describe someone giving nonsensical, contradictory, or impossible instructions. It mocks people who demand results while imposing conditions that make the task impossible, or those who speak in riddles that lack practical logic.
పసిపిల్లలకూ పాలకుండకూ దృష్టి తగలకుండా చూడాలి.
pasipillalaku palakundaku drishti tagalakunda chudali.
One must ensure that neither infants nor milk pots are affected by the evil eye.
This is a traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing that precious, vulnerable, or essential things (like babies or food sources) need constant protection from jealousy or negative energy. It is used to advise caution and safeguarding of one's most valued assets.
కుండలో కూడు కదలకుండా ఉండాలి, బిడ్డలు మాత్రం పెరగాలి.
kundalo kudu kadalakunda undali, biddalu matram peragali.
The food in the pot should remain untouched, but the children must grow.
This proverb describes a situation where someone wants to achieve a result without any expenditure or effort. It is used to criticize unrealistic expectations or stinginess, highlighting that you cannot expect growth or progress if you are unwilling to use the necessary resources.
పసిబిడ్డకు, పాలకుండకు దృష్టి తగలకుండా చూడాలి.
pasibiddaku, palakundaku drishti tagalakunda chudali.
One must ensure that the evil eye does not fall upon an infant or a pot of milk.
This is a traditional Telugu proverb emphasizing the need to protect things that are pure, vulnerable, or essential for sustenance. In a broader sense, it is used to advise someone to be extra cautious and protective about their most precious assets or new beginnings to prevent jealousy or negative influences (Drishti) from harming them.
కోతి టెంకాయ త్రుంచగలదు కానీ నీరు తాగగలదా?
koti tenkaya trunchagaladu kani niru tagagalada?
A monkey can break a coconut, but can it drink the water?
This proverb describes a situation where someone can easily destroy or disrupt something but lacks the skill, wisdom, or capability to actually benefit from it or handle the outcome. It is used to critique people who act impulsively or destructively without a plan for the final goal.
పండు పడకకు చెప్పకుండా పోయినాడు
pandu padakaku cheppakunda poyinadu
He left without telling the fruit or the bed.
This expression is used to describe someone who leaves a place very suddenly, secretly, or without informing anyone. It implies a quiet or abrupt departure where no one was given notice.
కర్ర విరగకుండా, పాము చావకుండా కొట్టు
karra viragakunda, pamu chavakunda kottu
Hit in such a way that the stick doesn't break and the snake doesn't die.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem needs to be solved or a task accomplished without causing any damage or loss to the parties involved. It refers to finding a diplomatic or clever middle ground where the objective is achieved while maintaining perfect balance and avoiding negative consequences.
ఉత్తకుండ ఉట్టికెత్తి నేతికుండ నేలను బెట్టినట్లు.
uttakunda uttiketti netikunda nelanu bettinatlu.
Like lifting an empty pot onto the sling and placing the ghee pot on the floor.
This proverb describes a person who lacks judgment and priorities. It refers to someone who values useless things while neglecting or mismanaging valuable assets. It is used to point out foolish decisions where one gives importance to the trivial and ignores the essential.
పోకల కుండ చట్రాతి మీద పగలకొట్టినట్టు.
pokala kunda chatrati mida pagalakottinattu.
Like breaking a pot full of areca nuts on a stone slab. A noisy brawl.
This expression is used to describe an action that is done very harshly, suddenly, or bluntly without any hesitation or tact. Just as breaking a pot on a stone is loud and irreversible, it refers to speaking a truth or delivering news in a way that is startlingly direct and perhaps a bit crude.
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కానకుండా కట్టె ఇచ్చెనుగాని, వినకుండా వీరణాలు వాయించగలవా?
kanakunda katte ichchenugani, vinakunda viranalu vayinchagalava?
He gave a stick to a blind person, but can he play the drums for a deaf person?
This expression is used to describe an impossible or useless task. Just as a blind person can use a walking stick to find their way, there is some utility provided; however, playing loud ceremonial drums (Veeranams) for a deaf person is entirely pointless as they cannot experience it. It highlights that help or resources must be suitable to the recipient's specific needs to be effective.