మాట్లాడనేరిస్తే పోట్లాడరాదు
matladaneriste potladaradu
If you know how to speak properly, there will be no need to fight.
This proverb emphasizes the power of communication and diplomacy. It suggests that if a person possesses the skill of speaking tactfully, politely, and effectively, they can resolve any conflict or misunderstanding without it escalating into a physical or verbal fight.
Related Phrases
చుట్టకాలిస్తే మాట్లాడనీయదు
chuttakaliste matladaniyadu
If a cigar is lit, it won't let you talk.
This expression is used to describe a person who is so self-centered or obsessed with their own activity that they completely ignore others or refuse to engage in conversation. It can also refer to a situation where a small task or habit becomes a distraction that prevents meaningful communication.
కొండతో తగురు పోట్లాడినట్టు
kondato taguru potladinattu
Like a ram fighting with a mountain
This expression describes a situation where someone attempts a task that is far beyond their capability, or challenges an opponent who is vastly more powerful. It highlights the futility and inevitable self-destruction of such an uneven confrontation.
మాట్లాడితే మడమ తిప్పడం
matladite madama tippadam
Turning the heel as soon as one speaks
This expression is used to describe someone who is inconsistent, frequently changes their stance, or fails to stand by their word. It characterizes a person who lacks integrity or goes back on promises immediately after making them.
మంచివానికి మాటకన్నా మందు లేదు
manchivaniki matakanna mandu ledu
To a good man silence is reproof.
This proverb highlights that a simple, kind, or honest word is sufficient to correct or influence a person of good character. While a stubborn or wicked person might require force or punishment, a virtuous person understands and responds to reason and gentle communication.
వెనకా ముందూ చూచి మాట్లాడండి
venaka mundu chuchi matladandi
Having looked before and behind, speak, Sir. A story is told of a corrupt judge behind whose seat one of the parties in a suit placed a bag of money and when he perceived that the case was going against him, called out " Look before and behind you Sir, and decide." The judge, perceiving the bribe, adroitly turned his judgment against the opposite party.
This expression is used as a piece of advice or a warning to someone to be cautious with their words. It suggests thinking about the consequences, the context, and the people present before speaking, ensuring one doesn't say something regrettable or inappropriate.
కొండతో తగరు పోట్లాడినట్టు.
kondato tagaru potladinattu.
Like a ram butting a mountain. Great conceit.
This proverb describes a situation where someone attempts to challenge or fight an opponent that is far more powerful or immovable than themselves. It highlights a futile effort where the weaker party only ends up hurting themselves while the stronger party remains unaffected.
నోరు మూస్తే పెడతల మాట్లాడినట్లు
noru muste pedatala matladinatlu
Like the back of the head speaking when the mouth is closed.
This expression is used to describe a person who is exceptionally stubborn, argumentative, or persistent. It implies that even if you manage to silence them or win an argument, they will still find a way to have the last word or continue their defiance through some other means.
పొక్కటి రాళ్ళకు పోట్లాడినట్లు
pokkati rallaku potladinatlu
Like fighting over pebbles used for a hearth.
This expression describes people who waste their energy and time fighting over trivial, worthless, or insignificant things. It is often used to mock unnecessary conflicts where the prize has no real value.
పగలు పక్కచూచి మాట్లాడు, రాత్రి అదీ మాట్లాడ వద్దు.
pagalu pakkachuchi matladu, ratri adi matlada vaddu.
When you speak in the day time, look around ; at night don't speak at all. ( Hills see, walls hear. ( Spanish. ) )
This proverb warns about the importance of secrecy and caution when discussing sensitive matters. It suggests that even in daylight, one must check their surroundings for eavesdroppers, but at night, when sounds travel further and silence is unpredictable, it is better to remain completely silent to avoid being overheard.
పొక్కిటి రాళ్లకు పోట్లాడినట్టు
pokkiti rallaku potladinattu
Fighting for the fire-dogs.
This expression describes people who engage in senseless or petty quarrels over things that are worthless or irrelevant. It originates from the imagery of someone fighting over the stones used to build a temporary cooking stove, which are easily available and hold no real value.
Pokkaṭi Rāḷḷu are three clods of earth, or round stones used as a tem- porary fire place. Quarrelling for something of no value.