కుక్కను ముద్దుచేస్తే మూతెల్లా నాకుతుంది
kukkanu mudducheste mutella nakutundi
If you pamper a dog, it will lick your entire face.
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.
Related Phrases
ముద్దుచేసిన కుక్క మూతి కరిచిందట.
mudduchesina kukka muti karichindata.
The dog that was pampered bit the snout (face).
This proverb describes a situation where someone who was treated with excessive affection or leniency turns around and causes harm or shows disrespect to their benefactor. It is used to warn against the dangers of over-pampering or being too indulgent with people who lack character or discipline, as they may eventually take advantage of that kindness.
కోడలికి కొడుకు ముద్దు, అత్తకి అల్లుడు ముద్దు
kodaliki koduku muddu, attaki alludu muddu
A son is dear to the daughter-in-law, a son-in-law is dear to the mother-in-law.
This expression highlights how people favor those who align with their personal interests or bring them status. In a traditional household, a daughter-in-law's position is strengthened by her son, while a mother-in-law often favors her son-in-law as he is a guest and a reflection of her daughter's well-being.
నాకు లేక నేను ఏడుస్తుంటే, నీకు నైవేద్యమా?
naku leka nenu edustunte, niku naivedyama?
While I am crying because I have nothing, do you expect a ritual offering?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asking for a favor or a gift from a person who is already in deep financial distress or lacking basic necessities themselves. It highlights the irony of demanding something from someone who has nothing to give.
నాకు లేక నాకుతుంటే, మూతులు నాకను వచ్చావా
naku leka nakutunte, mutulu nakanu vachchava
While I am licking because I have nothing, did you come to lick my mouth?
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.
గొల్ల నుద్దులు, పిల్ల ముద్దులు
golla nuddulu, pilla muddulu
The shepherd's nap and a child's kisses.
This proverb refers to things that are brief and short-lived. A shepherd's sleep is interrupted by the flock, just as a child's kiss is fleeting. It is used to describe tasks or moments that do not last long.
అతి చేస్తే గతి చెడుతుంది
ati cheste gati chedutundi
Excessive action ruins one's fate.
This proverb warns that overdoing anything or acting with excessive pride or greed will eventually lead to one's downfall. It is similar to the English saying 'Too much of anything is good for nothing' and is used to advise moderation in behavior and lifestyle.
ఇంటి కుక్క ఇంటి కుక్కను ముట్టనీదు
inti kukka inti kukkanu muttanidu
A house dog does not let another house dog touch it.
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.
ఆరు ఈతల నక్కకు మూడు ఈతల నక్క ముక్క నేర్పిందట
aru itala nakkaku mudu itala nakka mukka nerpindata
The fox that gave birth three times tried to teach a lesson to the fox that gave birth six times.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a less experienced person tries to give advice or teach someone who is far more experienced and seasoned than themselves. It highlights the irony of a novice patronizing a veteran.
అల్పుని చేరిన అధిక ప్రసంగము, కుక్కను ముద్దుజేసిన మూతినాకును.
alpuni cherina adhika prasangamu, kukkanu muddujesina mutinakunu.
Talking too much with a mean person is like kissing a dog which then licks your mouth.
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.
కుక్కను ముద్దు పెట్టుకుంటే మూతి అంతా నాకిందట
kukkanu muddu pettukunte muti anta nakindata
If you kiss a dog, it licks your whole face. The result of encouraging low people.
This proverb is used to warn against being overly friendly or familiar with unworthy or low-minded people. It suggests that if you give too much respect or freedom to someone who doesn't know how to handle it, they will eventually overstep their bounds and disrespect you.