పందుం తిన్నా పరగడుపే, ఏదుం తిన్నా ఏకాదశే
pandum tinna paragadupe, edum tinna ekadashe
Even after eating ten measures it is an empty stomach, even after eating five measures it is a fast.
This proverb is used to describe a person with an insatiable appetite or someone who is never satisfied no matter how much they receive. It figuratively refers to a situation where a massive amount of effort or resources are consumed, yet the result remains as if nothing was done at all.
Related Phrases
గడ్డ తిన్నా కంపే, పాయ తిన్నా కంపే.
gadda tinna kampe, paya tinna kampe.
If you eat the root [of garlick] there is a smell, if you eat a clove of it there is a smell. Whether you do a little evil or much, it is alike bad.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person faces the same consequence or reputation regardless of the magnitude of their actions. It is often applied to bad habits or wrongdoings, implying that even a small mistake carries the same stigma or negative outcome as a larger one.
* El rio pasado, el santo olvido. † Passato il punto, gabbato il santo.
పందుం తిన్నా పరకడుపే, ఏదుం తిన్నా ఏకాదశే
pandum tinna parakadupe, edum tinna ekadashe
Though he eat ten Tûms of food he will say he is starving ; and though he eat five Tûms, he will say it is a fast.
This proverb is used to describe an insatiable appetite or a situation where no matter how much is consumed or provided, it never seems to be enough or satisfying. It can also refer to people who constantly complain of lack despite having plenty.
పుంటికూర తిన్నా పుట్టిల్లు, పాయసం తిన్నా పరాయిగడ్డ
puntikura tinna puttillu, payasam tinna parayigadda
Gongura at the parental home is better than Kheer at a stranger's land.
This expression highlights that even a simple or poor meal (represented by the common sour leaf Gongura) eaten at one's own home/birthplace is far more satisfying and comforting than a rich feast (represented by the sweet Kheer) served at an unfamiliar or foreign place. It emphasizes the value of belonging, freedom, and the emotional comfort of home over material luxury elsewhere.
అన్నం తిన్నవాడు, తన్నులు తిన్నవాడు మర్చిపోడు
annam tinnavadu, tannulu tinnavadu marchipodu
The one who ate food and the one who received kicks will never forget.
This proverb highlights that some experiences leave an indelible mark on a person's memory. It specifically refers to acts of extreme kindness (giving food to the hungry) and acts of extreme humiliation or physical pain (getting beaten). Both the person who was helped in their time of need and the person who was wronged/punished will remember those moments forever.
కాయ తిన్నా కంపే, గడ్డి తిన్నా కంపే
kaya tinna kampe, gaddi tinna kampe
Whether you eat a fruit or eat grass, the smell is the same.
This proverb is used to describe situations where the negative consequences or the bad reputation remain the same regardless of the magnitude or nature of the act. It implies that once a person is associated with a bad habit or a wrongdoing, people will judge them equally whether they did something small or something large.
తుడుం తుడుం అంటే, దురాయి దురాయి అన్నట్టు.
tudum tudum ante, durayi durayi annattu.
When the drum sounded "tuḍum, tuḍum" a man called out "durāyi, durāyi."
This expression is used to describe a situation where people are engaging in repetitive, meaningless, or tit-for-tat arguments. It highlights a lack of constructive dialogue where both parties are simply echoing or countering each other without reaching a resolution.
Tudum is the ( onomatopoetic ) name of a kind of drum ( Tom-tom ). Durāyi is a form of adjuration in the name of Government. * Qui se sent galeux, se gratte,
ఏదుందిన్నా ఏకాదశి, పందుందిన్నా పరగడుపు.
edundinna ekadashi, pandundinna paragadupu.
Even if an porcupine is eaten, it is Ekadashi; even if a pig is eaten, it is an empty stomach.
This expression describes a person with an insatiable appetite or a gluttonous nature who claims to be fasting or hungry regardless of how much they have consumed. It is used to mock someone who pretends to be disciplined or deprived while actually overindulging.
పందుము తిన్నా పరగడుపే, ఏదుము తిన్నా ఏకాదశే
pandumu tinna paragadupe, edumu tinna ekadashe
Even after eating ten measures it is an empty stomach; even after eating five measures it is a fast.
This proverb is used to describe a person with an insatiable appetite or a bottomless pit for a stomach. It refers to a situation where no matter how much someone is given or how much they consume, they act as if they have received nothing at all or remain unsatisfied.
తుడుం తుడుం అంటే, దురాయి దురాయి అన్నట్లు.
tudum tudum ante, durayi durayi annatlu.
When someone says 'Tudum Tudum', the other replies 'Durayi Durayi'.
This expression is used to describe a situation where people are communicating or acting in a repetitive, stubborn, or nonsensical manner without reaching any conclusion. It refers to a tit-for-tat exchange or a situation where two parties are just making noise or arguing without listening to each other, much like the rhythmic but non-verbal sounds of a drum.
అన్నం తిన్నవాడు, తన్నులు తిన్నవాడు మర్చిపోరు
annam tinnavadu, tannulu tinnavadu marchiporu
The one who ate food and the one who received beatings will never forget.
This proverb highlights how human memory is deeply impacted by both kindness and suffering. A person will always remember the one who helped them during hunger (gratitude), just as someone will never forget the person who caused them physical or emotional pain (resentment).