కుక్కను ముద్దు పెట్టుకుంటే మూతి అంతా నాకిందట

This proverb is used to describe how over-indulging or being overly friendly with someone who lacks boundaries or character can lead to them taking undue advantage of you or behaving disrespectfully. It serves as a warning to maintain social distance and set boundaries with people who do not know how to handle kindness appropriately.

This expression is used to sarcastically describe an extremely lazy or slow person. An 'Amada' is an ancient unit of distance (approx. 12 km), and covering only three of them in an entire month suggests a ridiculously slow pace or total lack of productivity.

This proverb is used to warn that being overly familiar or careless with something potentially dangerous—just because it is 'ours' or familiar—can lead to harm. It highlights that certain things (like fire, power, or laws) maintain their inherent nature regardless of our relationship with them, and one must maintain a respectful distance or caution.

This proverb is used to describe the consequences of giving power to a cruel or incompetent person. Just as a scorpion's nature is to sting, a malicious person will misuse their newfound authority to harass others or cause harm without restraint.

This expression is used when a small action or interference in a messy situation leads to more trouble or creates a larger nuisance. It highlights how certain interventions can backfire and spread a problem everywhere rather than solving it.

* Setz einen Frosch auf golden Stuhl, Er hupft doch wieder in den Pfuhl.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who is already in a miserable or impoverished state is approached by someone else for help or a share. It highlights the irony of asking for assistance from someone who is already struggling for their own survival.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's kind gesture or affection is met with hostility or a negative reaction. It implies that being overly friendly with the ungrateful or the ill-mannered can result in getting hurt.

This proverb describes professional jealousy or rivalry between people in the same field or household. It is used when two people who are similar in status or position refuse to cooperate or show hostility toward one another despite being on the same side.

This proverb warns against being overly friendly or familiar with small-minded or ill-mannered people. Just as a dog will lick your face if you try to kiss it (losing your dignity or hygiene), being too close to an unworthy person will eventually lead to them disrespecting you or crossing boundaries.

This proverb describes a situation where being overly affectionate or familiar with something potentially dangerous—just because it is 'ours'—leads to harm. It serves as a warning that certain boundaries or precautions must be maintained even with familiar people or things, as their inherent nature (like fire) can still cause damage regardless of the relationship.