నిండు బండికి చేట కూడా బరువే

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.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a punishment, burden, or consequence is excessively heavy or disproportionate to the size or capacity of the subject. It signifies overkill or an overwhelming force applied to a relatively small target.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual is so exhausted, weak, or overwhelmed that even the smallest personal responsibility or a minor possession feels like a significant burden. It highlights extreme fatigue or a state of complete helplessness.

Every one has his care. Every one feels his own burden heavy. ( French.)*

This expression suggests that buying something just because it is cheap often leads to waste. It is used to advise people that low-quality or inexpensive items may not last long or may be unnecessary, eventually leading to more spending or loss than buying a quality item.

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.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy or useless. It implies that the person does no productive work, making the food they consume a waste and their presence on earth a literal weight without any contribution.

He is not worth his salt.

This proverb highlights the inherent resilience or nature of certain entities. A tree provides shade and fruit regardless of external conditions, and a savvy merchant (traditionally referred to as Komati) always finds a way to manage their trade or load without feeling the 'weight' or loss. It is used to describe situations where people are naturally equipped to handle specific hardships or roles.

This proverb highlights the stress and mental burden that debt causes. Even if one buys something on credit (loan) from a shop, the thought of repayment weighs heavily on the mind like a physical load. It is used to caution people against taking loans or buying things they cannot immediately afford.

This expression is used to convey that parents never feel their children are a burden, no matter how many there are or how difficult the circumstances. Just as a tree naturally supports its own fruit, a family or an individual willingly bears their own responsibilities without complaint.

This proverb highlights the stress and psychological weight of debt. Even if one can buy things on credit easily at a market, the obligation to repay it remains a constant mental burden. It is used to advise people against taking unnecessary loans or living beyond their means.