నేతగాడికేలరా కోతిపిల్ల
netagadikelara kotipilla
What does a weaver want with a young monkey ?
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes on a responsibility or acquires something that is completely useless to their profession or lifestyle, often leading to unnecessary trouble. It suggests that one should not meddle in things they don't understand or don't need.
The monkey would do much mischief. Imprudent association with bad people.
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ఉడత కేలరా ఊరిలో పెత్తనం?
udata kelara urilo pettanam?
Why does a squirrel need the authority to lead a village?
This proverb is used to mock someone who lacks the necessary stature, capability, or influence but tries to dominate or take charge of a situation. It suggests that individuals should know their limits and not overreach into roles they are unqualified for.
జీతగాడికి నేతగాడికి చావులేదు.
jitagadiki netagadiki chavuledu.
A wage earner and a weaver have no death.
This proverb highlights the endless nature of labor for certain professions. Just as a weaver's work is never done because people always need clothes, a manual laborer or servant is always in demand and must keep working to survive. It implies that their toil is perpetual and they are constantly kept busy by the needs of society.
ఉలిపికట్టె కేలరా ఊళ్ళో పెత్తనాలు?
ulipikatte kelara ullo pettanalu?
Why does a worthless person need to manage village affairs?
This proverb is used to criticize someone who lacks capability or status but attempts to boss others around or take charge of important matters. It suggests that individuals should know their place and not interfere in things beyond their merit.
కోడిపిల్ల మీద పందిపిల్ల బలాదూరు
kodipilla mida pandipilla baladuru
Sacrificing a pig to save a chicken.
This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an overwhelming mismatch in strength or capability between two sides. It suggests that comparing the two is futile because one clearly dominates the other, often used in a sarcastic or dismissive tone regarding a one-sided competition.
సింగడికి ఎలా పత్తి బేరము?
singadiki ela patti beramu?
Why would Singadu deal in the cotton trade?
This proverb is used to describe someone who involves themselves in a business or task they have absolutely no knowledge, skill, or relevance to. It highlights the mismatch between a person's nature and the work they are attempting to do.
పంచేలకేలరా పత్తి ధర?
panchelakelara patti dhara?
What has a beggar to do with the price of cotton ?
This expression is used to describe someone who has no direct stake or involvement in a matter but is unnecessarily concerned or interfering in it. It highlights the irrelevance of a person's curiosity regarding a topic that does not affect their current state or status.
షండునకేలరా సతీ భోగం?
shandunakelara sati bhogam?
Why does a eunuch need the pleasure of a wife?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is given something they are incapable of using or enjoying. It highlights the futility of providing resources or opportunities to someone who lacks the fundamental capacity or skill to make use of them.
జీతగాడికి నేతగాడికి చావులేదు
jitagadiki netagadiki chavuledu
The wage laborer and the weaver have no death.
This proverb highlights that certain professions or classes of people are indispensable and will always exist as long as society functions. Just as a weaver's skill is always needed for clothing and a laborer's work is essential for productivity, these roles (and the people in them) will always be present in the world, metaphorically 'never dying' out.
ఉడతకేలరా వూళ్లో పెత్తనము
udatakelara vullo pettanamu
What has the squirrel to do with the management of the village ?
This proverb is used to criticize or mock someone who tries to exert authority or take charge of matters that are far beyond their capacity, status, or influence. It highlights the mismatch between a person's limited abilities and the grand responsibilities they are trying to shoulder.
Presumptuous interference. Impertinent meddling. * Lass den Gast ziehen eh das Gewitter ausbricht.
పంచికేలరా పత్తి ధర
panchikelara patti dhara
Why does a dog need to know the price of cotton?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone meddles in affairs that do not concern them or are beyond their level of understanding or utility. It suggests that a person is inquiring about something that is irrelevant to their life or status.