నవ్వితే ఊడే ముక్కు తుమ్మితే ఉంటుందా?
navvite ude mukku tummite untunda?
Will a nose that falls off when laughing stay on when sneezing?
This proverb is used to describe something that is extremely fragile, unstable, or a situation that is already on the verge of failure. It implies that if a minor or pleasant action (like laughing) causes damage, a more violent or forceful action (like sneezing) will certainly result in total loss. It is often used to criticize weak arguments, fragile objects, or unreliable people.
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తుమ్మితే పోయే ముక్కు ఎన్నాళ్ళు ఉండును?
tummite poye mukku ennallu undunu?
How long will a nose last if it falls off just by sneezing?
This proverb is used to describe something that is extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It suggests that if a foundation or a situation is so weak that a minor, natural occurrence (like a sneeze) can destroy it, then it wasn't meant to last long anyway. It is often applied to weak arguments, fragile relationships, or unstable jobs.
ముక్కు ఉన్నంత వరకు పడిశం ఉంటుంది
mukku unnanta varaku padisham untundi
As long as there is a nose, there will be a cold (congestion).
This proverb is used to describe a problem or a situation that is an inherent or inevitable part of life. It implies that as long as something exists, the minor troubles associated with it will also persist, and one must learn to live with them rather than expecting perfection.
తన నీడ తన వెంటే ఉంటుంది
tana nida tana vente untundi
One's own shadow stays along with them
This expression is used to signify that certain things, like one's past actions, character, or consequences, are inseparable from an individual. It often implies that one cannot escape their own identity or the results of their deeds.
దగ్గితే నిలువని ముక్కు, తుమ్మితే నిలుస్తుందా?
daggite niluvani mukku, tummite nilustunda?
If the nose doesn't stay when coughing, will it stay when sneezing?
This expression is used to describe a situation that is already fragile or failing under minor pressure, suggesting it will certainly collapse under greater stress. It implies that if someone cannot handle a small problem, they surely cannot handle a bigger one.
చీదితే ఊడే ముక్కు ఎన్నాళ్ళు నిలుస్తుంది?
chidite ude mukku ennallu nilustundi?
If a nose falls off just by blowing it, how long will it last?
This proverb is used to describe something that is extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It suggests that if a foundation or a situation is so weak that even a minor pressure causes it to fail, it is bound to collapse sooner or later.
దగ్గితే నిలవని ముక్కు తుమ్మితే నిలుచునా?
daggite nilavani mukku tummite niluchuna?
Will the nose that can't stand a cough bear a sneeze ?
This proverb is used to describe an extremely fragile situation or a person who couldn't handle a small problem and is now facing an even bigger one. It suggests that if something couldn't survive a minor pressure (a cough), it certainly won't survive a greater force (a sneeze).
తుమ్మితే ఊడిపోయే ముక్కు
tummite udipoye mukku
A nose that falls off just by sneezing.
This expression describes something that is extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It is often used to criticize things that are not durable or to describe someone who gets easily offended or quits over trivial matters.
తుమ్మితే పోయే ముక్కు ఎన్నాళ్లు ఉంటుంది?
tummite poye mukku ennallu untundi?
If your nose won't stand sneezing how long will it last ?
This proverb refers to things that are extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It is used to describe a situation or a relationship that is so weak that it could collapse at the slightest provocation or minor issue. It highlights the futility of relying on something that lacks durability.
తన దూడ పొదుగు కుమ్మి పాలుదాగితే ఊరుకుంటుందిగాని, పరాయి దూడ పాలు తాగితే ఊరుకుంటుందా?
tana duda podugu kummi paludagite urukuntundigani, parayi duda palu tagite urukuntunda?
A cow stays quiet if its own calf butts its udder to drink milk, but will it stay quiet if another calf tries to drink?
This proverb highlights the natural human tendency toward nepotism or favoritism. It means that people are willing to tolerate mistakes, burdens, or losses caused by their own children or relatives, but will not show the same patience or forgiveness toward strangers for the same actions.
తుమ్మితే ఊడిపోయే ముక్కు ఎన్నాళ్లుంటుంది?
tummite udipoye mukku ennalluntundi?
How long can a nose last if it falls off just by sneezing?
This proverb is used to describe something that is extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It suggests that if a foundation or a situation is so weak that a minor disturbance (like a sneeze) can destroy it, it is not worth relying on or worrying about its long-term existence.