నరునకు నరుడు, తరువుకు వేరు సహాయం.
narunaku narudu, taruvuku veru sahayam.
A man is helped by another man, just as a tree is helped by its root.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of human cooperation and mutual dependency. Just as a tree cannot stand or thrive without its roots, a human being requires the support, companionship, and assistance of fellow humans to succeed and survive in life.
Related Phrases
అరువు సొమ్ములు బరువుకు చేటు
aruvu sommulu baruvuku chetu
Borrowed jewelry is only a burden.
This proverb highlights that borrowing things (especially ornaments or jewelry) for the sake of showing off only brings anxiety and a sense of burden, as one is constantly worried about their safety and eventual return. It is used to advise people to live within their means and be content with what they own.
కరువులో అధికమాసాలు
karuvulo adhikamasalu
In a time of famine, there are extra months.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where one misfortune is followed by another, compounding an already difficult situation. It is similar to the English expression 'When it rains, it pours.'
అగ్నికి వాయువు తోడైనట్లు
agniki vayuvu todainatlu
Like wind assisting fire.
This expression is used to describe a situation where an already powerful or intense force is further strengthened by another supporting factor. It is often used to describe how a problem becomes worse with additional provocation, or how a talented person achieves great things when they receive the right support.
భూతాలకు బుద్దిలేదు, నరునకు భయం లేదు
bhutalaku buddiledu, narunaku bhayam ledu
Ghosts have no intellect, and humans have no fear.
This proverb describes a state of total chaos or lawlessness. It is used when neither the supernatural forces (or those in power) act with wisdom, nor do the common people show any discipline or restraint, leading to a situation where there is no order.
నారే నరునకు రత్నము
nare narunaku ratnamu
A woman is a gem to a man
This expression highlights the importance and value of a woman in a man's life, suggesting that she is the most precious asset or companion he can have, similar to a jewel.
వెలుగుకన్న దిక్కు వేరెవరున్నారు?
velugukanna dikku verevarunnaru?
Who else is a better direction than light?
This expression implies that knowledge or guidance (represented by light) is the ultimate savior. It is used to emphasize that when one finds a path of truth or wisdom, there is no better support or refuge to look for.
అటునుంచి నరుక్కురమ్మన్నారు
atununchi narukkurammannaru
They said to start chopping from the other end.
This expression is used when someone is advised to tackle a problem or complete a task by starting from the end and working backward to the beginning, or to approach a complex situation from the simplest or most peripheral parts first to reach the core. It is often used in the context of strategy or logical problem-solving.
నంబీ నంబీ నా పెండ్లికి ఏమి సహాయం చేస్తావంటే, నీ పెండ్లికి నేను ఎదురుగా రాకపోవడమే సహాయమన్నాడట.
nambi nambi na pendliki emi sahayam chestavante, ni pendliki nenu eduruga rakapovadame sahayamannadata.
"O Nambi! Nambi! what assistance will you render at my marriage?" said one. "I will help you by my absence," replied the priest. Meeting a Nambi is an ill omen. Negative advantages.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is so unlucky, ill-omened, or troublesome that their mere absence is considered a great favor. It refers to a person whose presence is believed to bring bad luck or obstacles, so the best contribution they can make to an event is simply staying away.
చినిగిన తట్ట బరువుకు వెరుస్తుందా?
chinigina tatta baruvuku verustunda?
Will a torn basket fear the weight?
This proverb is used to describe a person who has already lost everything or has nothing left to lose, and therefore is no longer afraid of further hardships, burdens, or consequences. It is similar to the English idea that 'a beggar cannot be bankrupted' or that someone at the bottom has no fear of falling.
పరువుకీ, కరువుకీ డబ్బు
paruvuki, karuvuki dabbu
Money for dignity and for drought (scarcity)
This expression highlights that money is essential for two main reasons: maintaining one's social standing (dignity) and surviving during times of extreme hardship or scarcity (drought). It is used to emphasize the importance of financial security for both social and survival needs.