పగలు చేయూపితే రానిది రాత్రి కన్నుగీటితే వస్తుందా?
pagalu cheyupite ranidi ratri kannugitite vastunda?
If it doesn't come when you wave your hand during the day, will it come when you wink at night?
This proverb is used to describe an impossible or highly unlikely outcome. It suggests that if something couldn't be achieved through open, direct, and clear efforts (during the day), it certainly won't be achieved through secret, indirect, or subtle hints (at night). It emphasizes that when a major effort fails, a minor or sneaky one will not succeed.
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పూర్ణిమ నాడు కొంగుపట్టుకుని పిలిస్తే రానిది, అమావాస్య నాడు కన్నుగీటితే వస్తుందా?
purnima nadu kongupattukuni piliste ranidi, amavasya nadu kannugitite vastunda?
If someone didn't come when called by pulling their garment on a full moon day, would they come if you wink at them on a new moon night?
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone expects a result through subtle or indirect hints after failing to achieve it through direct and obvious efforts during more favorable conditions. It highlights the illogical expectation of success in difficult times when success wasn't achieved even during easy or clear circumstances.
రాత్రి చీకటి పోతే, పగలు వెలుగు వస్తుంది.
ratri chikati pote, pagalu velugu vastundi.
If the night's darkness goes, the day's light comes.
This is an optimistic proverb used to encourage people during difficult times. It signifies that hardships (darkness) are temporary and will eventually be followed by better, successful days (light). It is similar to the English expression 'Every cloud has a silver lining' or 'This too shall pass.'
పగలు చస్తే వాటికి లేదు, రాత్రి చస్తే దీపము లేదు
pagalu chaste vatiki ledu, ratri chaste dipamu ledu
If one dies during the day, there is nothing for the mouth; if one dies at night, there is no lamp.
This proverb describes a state of extreme, wretched poverty where a family lacks even the most basic resources to perform funeral rites. It is used to highlight situations of utter destitution where someone has nothing to fall back on, regardless of the timing or circumstances of their hardship.
పగలు కొంగులాగితే ఛీ అంటే, రాత్రి చీకటిలో కన్ను గీటాడట
pagalu kongulagite chhi ante, ratri chikatilo kannu gitadata
When he pulled her saree during the day, she said 'shame on you'; but in the darkness of the night, he reportedly winked at her.
This proverb is used to describe a person's foolish or illogical timing. It mocks someone who lacks the courage or sense to act when it is appropriate or visible, but attempts a subtle or secret gesture when it cannot even be seen or appreciated. It highlights the absurdity of doing something at a time or place where it has no impact or makes no sense.
ఆరగించగా లేనిది అడిగితే వస్తుందా?
araginchaga lenidi adigite vastunda?
Will a man get by begging, what was wanting in the feast ?
This expression is used to signify that if something does not exist or isn't available in the first place, no amount of requesting or demanding will make it appear. It highlights the futility of asking for resources or help from someone who possesses nothing themselves.
పగలు చస్తే వత్తికి లేదు, రాత్రి చస్తే దీపానికి లేదు.
pagalu chaste vattiki ledu, ratri chaste dipaniki ledu.
If he dies in the day, there is no rice to put in his mouth; if he dies in the night, there is no oil for a lamp. Rice is put into the mouth of the dead at the funeral ceremony. Said of a miserably poor person.
This proverb is used to describe an extreme state of poverty or a situation of absolute misfortune where one lacks even the most basic resources for necessary rituals. It highlights a state of utter helplessness where no matter when or how a problem arises, the means to address it are completely absent.
పగలు చూస్తే రాత్రి కలలో వస్తుంది అన్నట్లు
pagalu chuste ratri kalalo vastundi annatlu
As if what you see during the day appears in your dreams at night
This expression refers to things that leave such a strong impression on the mind that they continue to haunt or reappear in thoughts. It is used to describe someone who is obsessed with a particular thought or a traumatic/intense event that they cannot stop thinking about even when asleep.
చీకితే లేనిది, నాకితే వస్తుందా?
chikite lenidi, nakite vastunda?
Will what is not there when sucked, appear when licked?
This proverb is used to highlight the futility of trying different methods to obtain something that simply does not exist or is unavailable. It suggests that if a substantial effort (sucking) yielded nothing, a superficial effort (licking) will certainly not produce results. It is often used to mock someone who keeps trying pointless alternatives for a hopeless cause.
పగలు తల్లి, రాత్రి భార్య
pagalu talli, ratri bharya
He calls her a mother in the day time and a wife at night. An unprincipled rascal.
This expression is used to describe an extremely fickle, opportunistic, or shameless person who changes their stance or behavior toward someone based on their needs or the time of day. It highlights hypocrisy or a lack of moral consistency in relationships or situations.
కొంటే రానిది కొసరితే వస్తుందా?
konte ranidi kosarite vastunda?
Will something that doesn't come by buying it, come by haggling for extras?
This proverb highlights that when a fundamental goal or result cannot be achieved through primary efforts or fair means (buying), it is futile to expect it through minor requests or petty bargaining (haggling). It is used to describe situations where someone tries to get a major benefit through trivial persistence when the main opportunity has already failed.