కుట్టెడు మెతుకులు తిని కుప్ప కావలి పొమ్మంటే, అగులు బుగులు కాలమత్తా అరలో పండుకుంటా అన్నాడట
kuttedu metukulu tini kuppa kavali pommante, agulu bugulu kalamatta aralo pandukunta annadata
When asked to guard the harvest heap after eating a meal, he said it's a scary time and he'd rather sleep in the inner room.
This proverb describes a lazy or evasive person who enjoys the benefits (the meal) but makes up creative excuses (fear of the dark/scary times) to avoid doing the actual work or responsibility associated with it.
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దమ్మన్న దాడి పొమ్మన్నా పోదు
dammanna dadi pommanna podu
Dammanna's raid won't leave even if told to go
This proverb is used to describe a persistent problem, an unwanted guest, or a stubborn situation that refuses to go away despite several attempts to get rid of it. It refers to a nuisance that has overstayed its welcome.
అరువు అంటే, ఆరు ఏనుగులు కట్టివేయమన్నట్లు.
aruvu ante, aru enugulu kattiveyamannatlu.
If it is on credit, it is like asking to tie up six elephants.
This proverb highlights how people tend to be reckless or extravagant when they don't have to pay immediately. It describes a situation where someone makes unreasonable demands or over-consumes simply because the goods or services are provided on credit (aruvu).
దండమయ్యా బాపనయ్యా అంటే, మీతండ్రి నాటి పాత బాకీ యిచ్చి పొమ్మన్నాడట.
dandamayya bapanayya ante, mitandri nati pata baki yichchi pommannadata.
When the Śūdra saluted the Brahman, the latter in return asked him to pay an old debt due by his father. Rudeness in return for civility.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where an attempt to be polite or respectful towards someone results in them taking undue advantage or bringing up old grievances. It signifies that being over-courteous to certain demanding or opportunistic people can sometimes invite trouble or unwanted obligations.
నరుని కంట నల్లరాయి పగులును.
naruni kanta nallarayi pagulunu.
By the look of a man's eye, granite will be broken. The power of an evil eye.
This expression refers to the harmful power of the 'evil eye' or jealousy. It suggests that a person's envious gaze is so potent and destructive that it can shatter something as solid as a black granite stone. It is commonly used when someone experiences a sudden misfortune or when something breaks unexpectedly, attributing it to the jealousy of others.
పెట్టి పొయ్యనమ్మ కొట్టి పొమ్మన్నదట.
petti poyyanamma kotti pommannadata.
She that gave neither food nor drink, beat [me] and said "be off." Said by a beggar.
This proverb describes a person who is not only uncharitable or unhelpful but also behaves rudely or aggressively towards those seeking help. It is used to highlight a situation where instead of receiving expected hospitality or assistance, one receives harsh treatment.
వగలేని మొగుడా పగలెందుకు వచ్చినావంటే, అందుకు కాదులే అగ్గికి వచ్చినా నన్నాడట.
vagaleni moguda pagalenduku vachchinavante, anduku kadule aggiki vachchina nannadata.
When she asked, 'O husband with no charm, why did you come during the day?', he replied, 'Not for that, I just came for some fire.'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone tries to hide their true intentions or feelings with a silly or weak excuse after being snubbed or rejected. It highlights awkward attempts to save face when one's presence or actions are questioned.
కుప్పపై పండుకుని ఉప్పరిగ కలకన్నట్లు
kuppapai pandukuni uppariga kalakannatlu
Sleeping on a heap (of grain/grass) and dreaming of a palace.
This expression describes a situation where someone who is in a poor or humble state indulges in unrealistic fantasies of luxury or grandeur without having the means to achieve them. It is used to mock someone who daydreams beyond their current reality or status.
మాదాకవళమమ్మా అంటే, మా యింటాయన నీకు కనిపించలేదా అన్నదట.
madakavalamamma ante, ma yintayana niku kanipinchaleda annadata.
When asked for a handful of food (alms), she replied, 'Didn't you see my husband?'
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gives an irrelevant or evasive answer to a simple request to avoid helping. It mocks the behavior of someone making excuses by pointing to another person (usually a spouse or authority figure) as the reason for their inability or refusal to act.
పనాపాటా పెళ్లామా అంటే పండుకుందాం రమ్మన్నదట
panapata pellama ante pandukundam rammannadata
When asked 'Wife, do you have any work or chores?', she replied 'Let's go to sleep'.
This proverb is used to describe someone who is extremely lazy or avoids responsibilities. It highlights a situation where, when prompted to be productive or do some work, a person suggests resting or sleeping instead of contributing.
అత్తకు లేక అటికలు నాకుతూ ఉంటే, అల్లుడు వచ్చి దీపావళి పండుగ అన్నాడట.
attaku leka atikalu nakutu unte, alludu vachchi dipavali panduga annadata.
While the mother-in-law was licking empty pots because there was no food, the son-in-law arrived and asked for Diwali celebrations.
This proverb describes a situation where someone makes extravagant demands or expects celebration from a person who is currently struggling to even meet their basic necessities. It is used to highlight the insensitivity or lack of awareness of someone's poor circumstances.