పంది పాత అప్పులు తీరుస్తుంది, కోడి కొత్త అప్పులు తీరుస్తుంది.
pandi pata appulu tirustundi, kodi kotta appulu tirustundi.
The pig pays off old debts, and the chicken pays off new debts.
This proverb describes the traditional rural economy of self-sufficiency. Selling a pig provides a large lump sum of money used to clear long-standing or significant debts, while selling chickens or eggs provides smaller, frequent income to handle daily expenses or immediate small loans.
Related Phrases
పనిలేని పాపరాజు ఏమి చేస్తున్నాడంటే, కుందేటి కొమ్ముకు రేఖలు తీరుస్తున్నాడు అన్నాడట
panileni paparaju emi chestunnadante, kundeti kommuku rekhalu tirustunnadu annadata
When they asked what idle Pâpa Râzu was about, they were told that he was carving lines on a hare's horn.
This expression is used to describe a person who is engaged in completely useless, absurd, or impossible tasks because they have nothing productive to do. Since rabbits do not have horns, 'drawing lines on a rabbit's horn' signifies wasting time on non-existent or futile activities.
నోరంతా పళ్ళు, ఊరంతా అప్పులు
noranta pallu, uranta appulu
A mouth full of teeth, a town full of debts.
This proverb is used to describe someone who smiles or talks excessively to hide their financial troubles, or someone who maintains an outward appearance of cheerfulness despite being heavily indebted to many people in the community.
కొత్త అప్పుకు పోతే, పాత అప్పు పైన పడ్డది.
kotta appuku pote, pata appu paina paddadi.
When he went to raise a new loan, the old debt fell upon him. i. e. His creditor reminded him of the old score.
This proverb describes a situation where an attempt to solve an existing problem or acquire a new resource results in being confronted by previous unresolved obligations. It is used when someone's efforts to move forward are hindered by their past mistakes or debts suddenly demanding attention.
కట్టెవంక పొయ్యి తీరుస్తుంది
kattevanka poyyi tirustundi
The fire place takes the crookedness out of the stick.
This expression is used to describe how stubbornness, arrogance, or bad behavior is eventually corrected by life's difficulties or harsh realities. Just as fire straightens a crooked piece of wood by burning it or making it pliable, tough experiences humble a person or set them right.
A bad man's evil qualities only disappear in the funeral pile. The wolf loses his teeth but not his inclination. (Spanish.)!
వానలు కురుస్తుంటవి, కప్పలు అరుస్తుంటవి.
vanalu kurustuntavi, kappalu arustuntavi.
Rain will fall, frogs will croak. Said of any thing which must be expected as a matter of course.
This expression refers to the natural and inevitable sequence of events. It is often used to describe situations where things are happening as they normally should, or to imply that despite certain activities or noise (like people talking or complaining), life goes on and natural processes continue.
కట్టె వంక పొయ్యే తీరుస్తుంది
katte vanka poyye tirustundi
The fire in the stove straightens the bend in the wood.
This proverb suggests that certain flaws, stubborn behaviors, or crooked traits in a person can only be corrected through harsh experiences, punishment, or the ultimate reality of life. Just as heat makes a bent stick straight or consumes it, difficult circumstances or strict discipline are sometimes the only ways to reform a difficult character.
కట్టె వంక పొయ్యి తీరుస్తుంది
katte vanka poyyi tirustundi
The fire straightens the curvature in the faggot.
Force or strategy removes angularities. For each undesirable quality of an individual, there will be a cure to make it agreeable to the needs of society.
కోడి కొత్త అప్పులు చేయిస్తుంది, వండి పాత అప్పులు తీరుస్తుంది
kodi kotta appulu cheyistundi, vandi pata appulu tirustundi
A hen causes new debts, but its cooked meat clears old debts.
This proverb is used to describe investments or ventures that require upfront borrowing or initial expenditure but eventually yield high enough profits to cover both the new and old debts. It highlights the value of productive assets.
ఆగుదోట సేద్యం అన్ని అవసరాలు తీరుస్తుంది.
agudota sedyam anni avasaralu tirustundi.
A backyard garden's cultivation fulfills all needs.
This expression emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and resourcefulness. It suggests that maintaining a small, manageable kitchen garden or backyard plot provides enough produce to meet a family's primary daily needs, ensuring food security and reducing dependency on outside markets.
కాలం పోతుంది మాట నిలుస్తుంది
kalam potundi mata nilustundi
Time passes away, but the word remains
This expression emphasizes the permanence and importance of one's promises or speech. While time is fleeting and situations change, the words you speak—especially promises or insults—leave a lasting impact and are remembered long after the moment has passed. It is used to advise someone to be careful with their words or to honor their commitments.