నడవలేని అమ్మకు నాలుగు పక్కలా సవారి.
nadavaleni ammaku nalugu pakkala savari.
A lady who can't walk must have carriages on all sides. Said of a lazy woman.
This proverb is used to describe a person who claims to be incapable or weak, yet demands or enjoys excessive luxuries and conveniences. It highlights the irony of someone who lacks basic abilities but has high-maintenance requirements.
Related Phrases
నరం లేని నాలుక నాలుగు రకాలుగా మాట్లాడుతుంది
naram leni naluka nalugu rakaluga matladutundi
A tongue without a bone speaks in four different ways
This expression refers to the inconsistency of human speech. Since the tongue is flexible and has no bone (naram) to keep it rigid, it can easily change its stance or twist the truth. It is used to describe people who are unreliable, go back on their word, or change their versions of a story to suit their convenience.
నవ్వు నాలుగు విధాల చేటు.
navvu nalugu vidhala chetu.
Laughter is harmful in four (many ) ways.
This is used when one laughs unnecessarily or too much. For every action there is a proper place and proper time. When the action does not take these considerations into account, it will land people in trouble or awkward situation.
నక్క వచ్చి కుక్క తోక సవరించినట్లు
nakka vachchi kukka toka savarinchinatlu
Like a fox coming to straighten a dog's tail.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where an unqualified person tries to fix something they don't understand, or when someone uses a deceptive or useless method to solve a problem. It implies that the intervention is both unnecessary and likely motivated by trickery, as a fox cannot truly 'fix' a dog's nature.
నవ్వు నాలుగందాల నష్టకారి
navvu nalugandala nashtakari
Silly laughter produces much harm.
This proverb suggests that excessive or inappropriate laughter can lead to trouble, loss of respect, or unintended conflicts. It is used as a cautionary saying to advise maintaining decorum and seriousness, especially in formal or sensitive situations, implying that too much humor can be detrimental.
Laughter is the hiccup of a fool.
లేవలేని అత్తకు వూపలేని కోడలు
levaleni attaku vupaleni kodalu
A bed-ridden mother-in-law and a lazy daughter-in-law. A useless couple.
This proverb describes a situation where two people who are supposed to help each other are both equally incompetent, lazy, or incapable. It is often used to mock a partnership or a household where no work gets done because neither party has the strength or will to perform their duties.
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.
లక్కలేని నగ, బొక్కలేని మాంసం.
lakkaleni naga, bokkaleni mamsam.
Jewelry without lac, meat without bone.
This proverb is used to describe things that are of the highest quality, pure, and without any flaws or unnecessary fillers. Just as pure gold jewelry without lac (wax filler) is more valuable and pure meat without bone is more desirable, this expression refers to something that is perfect and substantial in its own right.
నరము లేని నాలుక నాలుగు విధాలుగా తిరుగుతుంది
naramu leni naluka nalugu vidhaluga tirugutundi
The tongue without nerves goes all ways. When the conscience is dead, moral restraint disappears.
This proverb is used to describe people who are inconsistent or unreliable in their speech. Since the tongue is flexible (boneless), it can easily twist the truth, make false promises, or change versions of a story to suit the situation. It serves as a warning not to trust everything someone says blindly.
నడవలేనమ్మకు నాలుగు పక్కలా సవారి.
nadavalenammaku nalugu pakkala savari.
For the woman who cannot walk, a palanquin ride in all four directions.
This proverb is used to mock people who make excuses for their laziness or incompetence, only to demand excessive comfort and special treatment. It highlights the irony of someone claiming an inability to do a simple task but expecting a grand arrangement for their convenience.
బొమ్మకు మొక్కినా నమ్మకం ఉండవలె
bommaku mokkina nammakam undavale
Even if you pray to a doll/statue, there must be faith.
This expression emphasizes that the power of prayer or any action lies in the sincerity and faith of the person performing it, rather than the object of worship itself. It is used to suggest that without true belief, rituals or actions are meaningless.