మీ గొడ్డుకింత నూనె అంటే, మా బిడ్డకింత వెన్న అన్నట్టు
mi goddukinta nune ante, ma biddakinta venna annattu
When someone asks for oil for their cattle, the other asks for butter for their child.
This expression is used to describe a situation where a person, instead of helping someone in a difficult or basic situation, makes an even greater or more luxurious demand for themselves. it highlights selfishness or competitive one-upmanship in a humorous or critical way.
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గదరింటిలో పెండ్లి, గడియ కింత తిండి
gadarintilo pendli, gadiya kinta tindi
A wedding in the house of a stingy person, food once every hour.
This proverb describes a situation where things are done in an extremely disorganized, insufficient, or miserly manner. It is used to mock an event or arrangement that lacks generosity or proper planning, where instead of a fulfilling meal, guests are served tiny portions at long intervals.
నమ్మితి రామన్నా అంటే, నా అంతవాణ్ని చేస్తానన్నట్టు.
nammiti ramanna ante, na antavanni chestanannattu.
When a man expressed his trust in Râmanna, the latter promised to make him as great a man as himself. Râmanna was really a beggar though pretending to be a great man.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's trust or reliance on another person results in them being dragged down to that person's level of misfortune or mediocrity. It warns about trusting people who are in a bad state themselves, as they might end up making your situation as bad as theirs.
మీ గొడ్డుకు యింత తవుడు అంటే, మీ బిడ్డకు యిన్ని పాలు అన్నాడట.
mi godduku yinta tavudu ante, mi biddaku yinni palu annadata.
One said "Here is bran for your cow," the other replied "Here is milk for your child."
This proverb emphasizes the principle of 'cause and effect' or 'investment and return.' Just as feeding livestock well leads to better yield, putting effort or resources into a task will yield proportional benefits. It is used to suggest that if you want a good outcome, you must first provide the necessary inputs or care.
Interchange of kindly acts. One good turn deserves another.
పత్తిగింజలు తింటావా బసవన్నా అంటే ఆహా అన్నాడట, గంత కట్టనా బసవన్నా అంటే వూహూ అన్నాడట.
pattiginjalu tintava basavanna ante aha annadata, ganta kattana basavanna ante vuhu annadata.
When Basavanna was asked if he would eat cotton seed, he said "Âhâ"; when Basavanna was asked whether he would have on the pack saddle he said "Uhû."
This proverb describes a person who is eager to accept benefits or rewards but refuses to do the associated work or take on responsibilities. It is used to mock people who want the perks without the effort.
Basavanna is the name of a bull sacred to Siva. Bullocks are often familiarly called by this name. Âhâ is an exclamation signifying consent. Uhâ signifies refusal.
ఇదిగో సున్న అంటే అదిగో వెన్న అన్నట్టు
idigo sunna ante adigo venna annattu
When someone says 'Here is lime (chalk)', another says 'There is butter'
This expression is used to describe people who are extremely gullible, overly agreeable, or prone to excessive exaggeration. It refers to a situation where one person makes a claim and another immediately ups the ante or agrees without thinking, often used to mock those who believe or spread rumors instantly without verification.
కసాయికి దొరతనం వస్తే, కసికింత పప్పు వేయమన్నాడట.
kasayiki doratanam vaste, kasikinta pappu veyamannadata.
When a butcher was given authority, he ordered 'a pinch of lentils' to be served.
This proverb is used to describe a person with a narrow-minded or miserly nature who, even after attaining a position of power or wealth, continues to act with a petty and stingy mindset. It highlights how a person's inherent character does not change simply because their social or financial status has improved.
ఒక కంటికి సున్నం ఒక కంటికి వెన్న పెట్టినట్టు
oka kantiki sunnam oka kantiki venna pettinattu
Like applying lime to one eye and butter to the other
This expression is used to describe showing partiality or unfair discrimination. It refers to a situation where two people or things are treated differently despite being equal, with one receiving harsh treatment (lime/caustic) and the other receiving soft, preferential treatment (butter).
మౌనానికి మించిన సమాధానం లేదు.
maunaniki minchina samadhanam ledu.
There is no better answer than silence.
This expression is used to convey that sometimes staying silent is the most powerful or effective way to respond to a situation, provocation, or unnecessary argument. It suggests that silence can prevent further conflict and is often more dignified than words.
అంతకు ఇంతయింది, ఇంత ఎంతవుతుందో, ఇంతకింతే.
antaku intayindi, inta entavutundo, intakinte.
It became this much from that much; who knows what this much will become; for this, only this much.
This expression is used to describe a situation that has grown or escalated unexpectedly from a small beginning. It reflects on the unpredictable progression of events and concludes that the current outcome is the inevitable result of the preceding actions.
కులానికి ఇంత అంటే తలా గోరంత అన్నట్లు
kulaniki inta ante tala goranta annatlu
If you give a little to the whole community, each individual gets only a tiny bit like a fingernail.
This proverb is used to describe situations where a resource, when distributed among a very large group of people, results in each person receiving a negligible or insignificant amount. It highlights the dilution of benefits in over-crowded or large-scale distributions.