మరుదండమునకు విలసనములు మెండు
marudandamunaku vilasanamulu mendu
The stalk of the marigold has many graces.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone or something appears simple or ordinary on the outside but possesses an abundance of inner beauty, charm, or complex qualities. It emphasizes that worth is not always immediate or obvious at first glance.
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కట్టిన ఇంటికి కణుకులు మెండు
kattina intiki kanukulu mendu
A house already built has many critics.
This proverb is used to describe how people find numerous faults or suggest unnecessary improvements only after a task is completed. It is similar to the English expression 'Hindsight is 20/20' or 'Everyone is a master after the event.'
వట్టి గొడ్డుకు అరుపులు మెండు, వరపుటేటికి మెరుపులు మెండు.
vatti godduku arupulu mendu, varaputetiki merupulu mendu.
The barren cow bellows much, and in the year of drought there is much thunder. Much smoke and little roast. (Italian.) All talk and no go.
This proverb describes people who possess little knowledge or substance but make the most noise or display. Just as a cow that doesn't give milk moos loudly, and a riverbed during a drought may produce lightning or illusions of water without providing actual relief, empty or incompetent people often brag or shout the loudest to hide their lack of worth.
గోనెల కంటే గోతులు మెండు
gonela kante gotulu mendu
The pits are more numerous than the gunny bags.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where the resources or solutions available are far fewer than the problems or needs that exist. It is often applied to financial situations where one's debts or holes (gothulu) are much larger than their savings or bags of wealth (gonelu).
ఉత్తదొడ్డుకు అరపులు మెండు
uttadodduku arapulu mendu
An empty cowshed has too many shouts.
This proverb is used to describe people who lack substance, knowledge, or wealth but make a lot of noise or boast excessively. It is similar to the English proverb 'Empty vessels make the most noise.'
తేనె నమ్మకు తీపులు మెండు.
tene nammaku tipulu mendu.
Do not trust honey; it has too much sweetness.
This proverb warns against being easily deceived by excessively sweet words or flattering behavior. It suggests that someone who is overly nice or charming may have hidden motives or may be hiding a bitter truth behind their 'sweet' exterior.
వండలేని అమ్మకు నెప్పులు మెండు, తేలేని అయ్యకు తిండి మెండు
vandaleni ammaku neppulu mendu, teleni ayyaku tindi mendu
The lady who cannot cook seeks for much praise; the gentleman who cannot earn his livelihood is a great eater. He earns a farthing and has a penn'orth of thirst. (Dutch.)
This proverb is used to mock people who make excuses to avoid their responsibilities. It describes a situation where an incapable or lazy person blames physical ailments for not working, while someone who doesn't contribute resources still demands the most benefits. It highlights hypocrisy and laziness within a household or team.
చెల్లని కాసుకు గరుకులు మెండు
chellani kasuku garukulu mendu
A worthless coin has many rough edges
This proverb is used to describe people who lack substance, skill, or character but make a lot of noise or show off excessively. Just as a counterfeit or worthless coin might have many jagged edges or imperfections, an incompetent person often tries to compensate for their lack of value with arrogance, excuses, or loud behavior.
చేతకానిమ్మకు చేష్టలు మెండు, చెల్లని రూకకు గీతలు మెండు.
chetakanimmaku cheshtalu mendu, chellani rukaku gitalu mendu.
An incapable woman has many antics, an invalid coin has many scratches.
This proverb is used to describe people who lack actual skills or competence but try to overcompensate with excessive behavior, excuses, or drama. Just as a counterfeit or damaged coin often has more visible marks or decorations to hide its lack of value, a person who cannot perform a task often puts on a show of being busy or makes a lot of fuss to distract from their inadequacy.
చేయలేనమ్మకు చేష్టలు మెండు, వండలేనమ్మకు వగపులు మెండు.
cheyalenammaku cheshtalu mendu, vandalenammaku vagapulu mendu.
A woman who cannot work has many antics; a woman who cannot cook has many grievances.
This proverb describes people who make excuses or create drama to avoid their responsibilities. It is used to mock those who lack skill or willingness to work but pretend to be busy or complain about external factors to hide their incompetence.
కానిదానికి కలతలు మెండు
kanidaniki kalatalu mendu
For that which is not meant to be, troubles are many
This expression is used to describe a situation or a project that is destined to fail or is inherently problematic. It suggests that when something is not right or is 'ill-fated', one will encounter an excessive number of obstacles and complications. It is often said when someone is struggling with a task that seems to be going wrong at every turn.