నేర్చి బ్రతికినవాడూ నేర్వక చెడ్డవాడూ లేడు
nerchi bratikinavadu nervaka cheddavadu ledu
There is no one who lived by learning and no one who was ruined by not learning.
This expression is often used sarcastically or in a cynical context to imply that practical survival or success doesn't always depend on formal education or 'learning'. It can also suggest that innate nature or luck plays a larger role than acquired knowledge.
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నేర్చి చెప్పిన మాట నెరవాది మాట
nerchi cheppina mata neravadi mata
The word spoken with learning is the word of an expert.
This expression emphasizes that knowledge and skill bring weight to one's words. It suggests that when someone speaks after truly learning or mastering a subject, their words carry authority and wisdom, distinguishing them as a capable or clever person (Neravaadi).
తిట్టితే చచ్చినవాడు లేడు, దీవించితే బ్రతికినవాడూలేడు.
tittite chachchinavadu ledu, divinchite bratikinavaduledu.
No one died because they were cursed, and no one lived forever because they were blessed.
This proverb emphasizes that words alone—whether insults or blessings—do not have the power to change one's destiny or physical life. It is used to suggest that one shouldn't take verbal abuse too deeply to heart, nor should one rely solely on praise or blessings without personal effort.
కాలం ఒకే రీతి గడిపినవాడే గడిచి బ్రతికినవాడు.
kalam oke riti gadipinavade gadichi bratikinavadu.
He who spends his time consistently is the one who truly lives and survives.
This expression emphasizes the importance of consistency, composure, and emotional balance. It suggests that a person who maintains the same character and steady lifestyle regardless of ups and downs (good times or bad) is the one who truly succeeds in life. It is often used to advise against being overly elated in success or deeply depressed in failure.
నేర్చి బ్రతికిన వాడు, నేర్వక చెడ్డవాడు లేడు
nerchi bratikina vadu, nervaka cheddavadu ledu
There is no one who lived by learning, and no one who was ruined by not learning.
This expression emphasizes that real-life success or failure is often determined by luck, fate, or circumstances rather than just formal education or skill. It is used to console someone who failed despite their knowledge, or to point out that even those without skills sometimes thrive.
తిట్టి చచ్చినవాడూ లేడు, దీవించి బ్రతికినవాడూ లేడు.
titti chachchinavadu ledu, divinchi bratikinavadu ledu.
No man has ever died from cursing, or lived from blessing. No one dies of threats. ( Dutch. )
This proverb is used to suggest that words alone—whether insults or blessings—do not determine a person's fate or lifespan. It emphasizes that one should not take curses to heart or rely solely on blessings, but rather focus on reality and one's own actions.
* Van dreigen sterft man neit.
బొంక నేర్చి, బొంకు అంకు నేర్వాలి
bonka nerchi, bonku anku nervali
Learn to lie, then learn to support that lie.
This expression suggests that if one chooses to tell a lie, they must also have the cleverness and consistency to maintain it without getting caught. It is used to remark on the complexity of deception and the need for a 'logical cover' when being dishonest.
మడిదున్ని మహారాజయినవాడు, చేను దున్ని చెడ్డవాడూ లేడు.
madidunni maharajayinavadu, chenu dunni cheddavadu ledu.
There is no one who became a king by tilling a small plot, and no one who was ruined by tilling a field.
This proverb emphasizes the dignity and reliability of hard work, specifically in agriculture. It suggests that while farming may not make one instant royalty, honest labor in the fields will never lead to one's downfall or absolute ruin. It encourages persistence and the belief that self-employment through land will always provide a livelihood.
బావి కింద దున్ని బ్రతికినవాడు, చెరువు కింద దున్ని చెడిపోయినవాడు లేడు
bavi kinda dunni bratikinavadu, cheruvu kinda dunni chedipoyinavadu ledu
No one has failed after farming under a lake, and no one has flourished solely by farming under a well.
This proverb highlights the reliability of water sources in agriculture. It suggests that farming near a large lake (abundant water) ensures success and prosperity, whereas relying on a small well (limited water) is much riskier and rarely leads to significant wealth.
కడచి బ్రతికినదెవరు?
kadachi bratikinadevaru?
Who has survived forever (after passing away)?
This expression is used to remind others of the inevitability of death. It suggests that since no one lives forever, one should focus on living a meaningful life or doing good deeds while they are still alive, rather than worrying excessively about the end.
శాపాలకు చచ్చినవాడు, దీవెనలకు బ్రతికినవాడు లేరు.
shapalaku chachchinavadu, divenalaku bratikinavadu leru.
There is no one who died because of curses, nor anyone who lived because of blessings.
This proverb emphasizes that human life and destiny are governed by actions and natural laws rather than just the words of others. It suggests that mere words—whether malicious curses or benevolent blessings—do not have the power to change one's fate or physical reality. It is used to encourage people to ignore empty threats or not rely solely on praise.