మలప సన్నాసికీ మాచకమ్మకూ జత.
malapa sannasiki machakammaku jata.
A pair consisting of a deceptive monk and Machakamma.
This proverb is used to describe two people who are perfectly matched in their negative traits or craftiness. It is often applied to a duo (like a couple or business partners) where both individuals are equally cunning, lazy, or unreliable, suggesting that they deserve each other.
Related Phrases
కూడు లేనమ్మకు గుడ్డలేనివాడు జతపడ్డట్లు
kudu lenammaku guddalenivadu jatapaddatlu
Like a man without clothes joining a woman who has no food
This expression describes a situation where two people who are already in a miserable or needy state come together, resulting in a partnership that offers no solution to their problems but potentially doubles their misery. It is used when two incompetent or resource-deprived entities join forces thinking it will help, though it only compounds their existing issues.
అన్నదేవర సన్నగిస్తే గోలుకొండకు జాతరే
annadevara sannagiste golukondaku jatare
If the food-god becomes thin, it is a festival for Golconda.
This proverb highlights the grim reality of scarcity. 'Annadevara' refers to the food supply or crops. When crops fail or food becomes scarce (sannagiste), people are forced to sell their belongings or migrate to the city (historically Golconda) to survive, leading to a busy but desperate rush like a festival. It is used to describe situations where one person's misfortune becomes a source of activity or profit for others.
మాచకమ్మకు ముత్యాలసర మదేల
machakammaku mutyalasara madela
Why does a woman like Machakamma need a pearl necklace?
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is given something they do not deserve, cannot appreciate, or which does not suit their character or status. It highlights the incongruity of giving something precious or refined to someone who lacks the refinement to handle it.
పనిలేని మాచకమ్మ పిల్లిపాలు పితికినదట.
panileni machakamma pillipalu pitikinadata.
The jade who had nothing to do milked the cat.
This proverb is used to describe a person who has no productive work to do and ends up engaging in useless, absurd, or impossible tasks just to stay busy. It highlights the foolishness of idle minds.
పనిలేని మాచకమ్మ పిల్లి పాలు పితికిందట
panileni machakamma pilli palu pitikindata
Idle Maachakamma supposedly milked a cat.
This proverb is used to describe someone who, out of boredom or lack of productive work, engages in useless, absurd, or counterproductive activities. It highlights how an idle mind can lead to wasting time on impossible or foolish tasks.
మలపసన్యాసికి మాచకమ్మకు జత.
malapasanyasiki machakammaku jata.
A wandering monk and Machakamma make a pair.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally mismatched, eccentric, or poorly suited for society come together. It is often applied to a partnership between two people who share similar flaws or undesirable traits, suggesting that 'like attracts like' or that they are a perfect match in their oddity.
మాచకమ్మకు ముత్యాల సరమేల?
machakammaku mutyala saramela?
Why does a simple woman like Machakamma need a pearl necklace?
This proverb is used to suggest that a person does not deserve or cannot appreciate a luxury or high-value item because it does not suit their status, nature, or lifestyle. It is often used to criticize someone who possesses something far beyond their needs or capabilities.
మాటలేగాని చొరనీదు మాచకమ్మ
matalegani choranidu machakamma
Machakamma only speaks but does not let anyone enter.
This expression is used to describe a person who talks excessively or makes grand promises but never follows through with action or allows others to actually get involved. It refers to someone who uses words as a facade to avoid real commitment or hospitality.
పెట్టినమ్మకు ప్రాణహాని చెప్పినమ్మకు జన్మహాని.
pettinammaku pranahani cheppinammaku janmahani.
She that gives will lose her life, she that advised will lose [ the advantage of ] her birth. The story runs thus: In the city of Matipuram, dwelt a king named Nayaśāli. He had three wives named Sumédāh, Suvarchalā, and Nitimati. Sumédāh was blessed with a son; her rival wives, being barren, were less loved by the king. This caused them to be jealous of Sumédāh, and Nitimati counselled Suvarchalā to poison the son, saying that afterwards they would share the king's favor equally with their more fortunate rival. Suvarchalā consulted in the matter with her intimate friend Vichitravati, the minister's daughter: Vichitravati after some deliberation replied "She that gives will lose her life, she that advised will lose her birth" ( i. e. will be banished from the king's presence.) Suvarchalā profiting by her friend's advice and perceiving the fatal consequences which would follow the com- mission of the intended crime, desisted from her wicked purpose.
This proverb describes a difficult or lose-lose situation where doing a favor or giving advice results in trouble for the benefactor. It is used when someone's kindness or honesty is met with ungratefulness or unexpected negative consequences, suggesting that sometimes helping others can backfire on the helper.
మలప సన్న్యాసికీ మాచకమ్మకూ జత
malapa sannyasiki machakammaku jata
The helpless Sannyâsî and the jade are a match.
This expression is used to describe two people who are equally mismatched, eccentric, or poorly behaved, making them a perfect pair in their own odd way. It highlights that like attracts like, or that two individuals are well-suited for each other due to their shared flaws or peculiar traits.