నట్టేటిలో పడ్డ సొమ్ము నట్టింటికి వచ్చినట్లు.
nattetilo padda sommu nattintiki vachchinatlu.
Like wealth fallen in the middle of a river returning to the center of the house.
This expression is used to describe a situation where something valuable that was thought to be lost forever or irrecoverable is unexpectedly and miraculously recovered. It signifies an unlikely but welcome stroke of luck or the return of lost assets.
Related Phrases
రొట్టి విరిగి నేతీలో పడ్డట్టు
rotti virigi netilo paddattu
Cake (roti) breaking only to fall in clarified butter.
When good fortune smiles on one, even usually harmful acts turn out to be helpful.
తన సొమ్ము అల్లం, పరవారి సొమ్ము బెల్లం
tana sommu allam, paravari sommu bellam
One's own money is ginger, others' money is jaggery
This proverb describes a selfish or miserly person who finds it painful to spend their own money (comparing it to the pungent, sharp taste of ginger) but finds great sweetness and pleasure in spending or using others' resources (comparing it to the sweetness of jaggery).
నట్టేట్లో పడ్డ సొమ్ము నట్టింటికి వచ్చినట్టు
nattetlo padda sommu nattintiki vachchinattu
Like money fallen in the middle of a river returning to the middle of the house
This proverb is used to describe a situation where something thought to be lost forever is unexpectedly recovered or returned. It signifies a stroke of immense good luck or a miraculous recovery of resources that were considered a total loss.
నట్టేటిలో చేయి విడిచినట్లు.
nattetilo cheyi vidichinatlu.
Like letting go of one's hand in the middle of a river.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is abandoned or left without support in the middle of a crisis or a difficult situation, especially after being promised help initially.
పరుల సొమ్ము పేలపిండి, తన సొమ్ము దేవుడి సొమ్ము
parula sommu pelapindi, tana sommu devudi sommu
The property of others is Pêlapindi, his own property is the property of God. It is kept as sacred as that which has been offered to the deity.— Pêlapindi is flour made of fried grain.
This proverb describes a hypocritical and selfish attitude where a person treats others' belongings as cheap or easily disposable while considering their own possessions as sacred and untouchable. It is used to criticize people who are extravagant with others' money but extremely stingy with their own.
రంగము సొమ్ము టింకుసొమ్ము నిలువదు.
rangamu sommu tinkusommu niluvadu.
Wealth gained from gambling and illicit means will not last.
This proverb is used to warn that money earned through gambling (Rangamu) or deceptive, easy, or unethical ways (Tinku) is never permanent. It suggests that only hard-earned money stays with a person, while ill-gotten gains disappear as quickly as they were acquired.
నోచిన వారి సొమ్ములు నోమని వారికి వచ్చునా?
nochina vari sommulu nomani variki vachchuna?
Will the wealth of those who performed rituals come to those who did not?
This proverb emphasizes that rewards and prosperity are the results of hard work, merit, or spiritual discipline. It suggests that one cannot expect to enjoy the benefits or successes of others without putting in the equivalent effort or devotion themselves.
తన సొమ్ము సోమవారం, మంది సొమ్ము మంగళవారం.
tana sommu somavaram, mandi sommu mangalavaram.
One's own money is Monday, others' money is Tuesday.
This proverb describes a hypocritical or selfish attitude towards money and resources. It refers to a person who is very stingy and careful when spending their own money (saving it for later), but very reckless or eager when spending money belonging to others. It is used to criticize someone who takes advantage of others' generosity while being miserly themselves.
పరుల సొమ్ము పాపిష్టి సొమ్ము
parula sommu papishti sommu
Others' wealth is sinful wealth
This proverb warns that taking or coveting wealth that belongs to others brings bad luck or misfortune. It emphasizes that ill-gotten gains or money belonging to others will never bring true happiness or prosperity to the one who takes it, often used to teach integrity and honesty.
కుచ్చు కుదుటిలో పెడితే, విచ్చుకొని వీధిలోకి వచ్చినట్లు
kuchchu kudutilo pedite, vichchukoni vidhiloki vachchinatlu
Like a tassel placed in a fixed spot that unfurls and reaches the street
This expression refers to a situation where a secret or a private matter, despite attempts to keep it contained or 'tucked in,' spreads rapidly and becomes public knowledge. It is used to describe how certain information or rumors are impossible to hide once they start leaking out.