లోకం ఎరగని వాడు, అలంకారం ఎరగని ఆడది కొరగారు
lokam eragani vadu, alankaram eragani adadi koragaru
A man who doesn't know the ways of the world and a woman who doesn't know how to present herself are useless.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of social awareness and self-presentation. It suggests that a person who lacks worldly knowledge or common sense (a naive person) and a person who neglects their appearance or social etiquette are often disregarded or ineffective in society.
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ఓపనివాడు కోరనిదీ, ఓల్లనివాడు ఆడనిదీ లేదు.
opanivadu koranidi, ollanivadu adanidi ledu.
There is nothing a lazy person doesn't wish for, and nothing a hater doesn't say.
This proverb describes two types of people: a lazy person (opani vaadu) who desires everything without wanting to work for it, and a spiteful person (ollani vaadu) who will resort to any lie or criticism against someone they dislike. It is used to highlight the hypocrisy of wanting results without effort or the tendency of people to badmouth those they are biased against.
కూడు చీర లేని చోటు కొరగానిది
kudu chira leni chotu koraganidi
A place without food and clothing is useless.
This proverb highlights that basic necessities like food (koodu) and clothing (cheera) are the primary requirements for living. It is used to suggest that one should not stay in a place or a job where even their fundamental needs are not met, as such a place is of no value to them.
ముఖము మాడుపు దీప మింటికి కొరగాదు, అంకుబోతు పెండ్లాం మొగుడికి కొరగాదు, పడ్పుగొట్టు బిడ్డ చంకకు కొరగాదు.
mukhamu madupu dipa mintiki koragadu, ankubotu pendlam mogudiki koragadu, padpugottu bidda chankaku koragadu.
A lamp that flickers out is useless for the house, a rebellious wife is useless for the husband, and a child that refuses to sit is useless on the hip.
This proverb lists three things that fail to serve their intended purpose. It emphasizes that utility and harmony are essential in relationships and tools. If a lamp doesn't provide light, a spouse doesn't provide companionship, or a child is constantly unruly, they cannot fulfill their roles effectively.
పెరగగా పెరగగా పెదబావగారు కోతి అయినాడు
peragaga peragaga pedabavagaru koti ayinadu
Growing and growing the big brother-in-law became a monkey.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something, instead of improving or maturing with age or progress, actually deteriorates or becomes ridiculous. It highlights a decline in quality, character, or status over time.
అరగని కూడు జరగని మాట.
aragani kudu jaragani mata.
Undigested food and a word that cannot be fulfilled.
This expression highlights two things that cause significant discomfort: undigested food causes physical pain, while a promise or word that cannot be fulfilled (an impossible commitment) causes mental stress and reputational damage. It is used to caution people against making promises they cannot keep or taking on more than they can handle.
నక్కలు ఎరుగని బొక్కలు, నాగులు ఎరుగని పుట్టలు ఉంటాయా?
nakkalu erugani bokkalu, nagulu erugani puttalu untaya?
Are there holes unknown to jackals, or anthills to snakes ?
This proverb is used to describe experts or experienced people who are thoroughly familiar with their field. Just as a fox knows every burrow and a cobra knows every anthill, a seasoned professional knows every trick, secret, or detail of their domain. It is often said when someone tries to hide something from an expert or when questioning if an expert could have missed a detail.
ముఖము మాడుపు దీపము ఇంటికి కొరగాదు, రంకుబోతు పెండ్లాము మొగుడికి కొరగాదు, ఏడ్పుగొట్టు బిడ్డ చంకకు కొరగాదు.
mukhamu madupu dipamu intiki koragadu, rankubotu pendlamu mogudiki koragadu, edpugottu bidda chankaku koragadu.
A flickering lamp is unpropitious in a house; a faithless wife is a shame to her husband ; a crying child is not fit for the hip. Hindu women carry children astride on the hip. The word Ganka lite- rally signifies " armpit."
This proverb lists things that fail to fulfill their primary purpose. A lamp is meant to give light; if it is dim, it is useless. A spouse is meant for loyalty; if unfaithful, the relationship is broken. A child is meant to be held with joy; if they cry incessantly, it becomes a burden. It is used to describe people or things that are technically present but fail to provide the intended comfort or utility.
* Vultus est index animi. 39
లేస్తే కొరగాను భాయీ
leste koraganu bhayi
If I get up, I'll give it you, my boy! The story is that a certain custom house official had no legs, but he used to threaten travellers who attempted to evade payment of duty, until the secret was found out. Applied to powerless threats. If you cannot bite, don't show your teeth.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy, lethargic, or lacking initiative. It conveys a sense of total inertia, implying that the person finds it difficult to even start a task, and even if they do, they are useless or ineffective.
* Beter een blind paard, dan een leeg halter. 42 ( 329 )
సుఖమెరగని నిద్ర, ఆకలెరగని వంట
sukhameragani nidra, akaleragani vanta
Sleep that knows no comfort, a meal that knows no hunger.
This expression describes situations that are pointless or lack the essential element that makes them worthwhile. It refers to a restless, unrefreshing sleep and a meal served to someone who isn't hungry, implying that the true essence or benefit of the action is missing.
మనమెరగని చెవులకు మద్ది కాయలా?
manameragani chevulaku maddi kayala?
[ Are we to put ] ear ornaments on ears that we have never heard of? Said of persons whose pretensions to learning are not acknowledged.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is overly concerned or making unnecessary efforts for people they don't know or things that don't belong to them. It highlights the irony of trying to beautify or help something unfamiliar while neglecting what is close at hand.