పాపమని పక్కటెముక ఇస్తే, పీక్కోలేక ఫిర్యాదు చేసినట్లు
papamani pakkatemuka iste, pikkoleka phiryadu chesinatlu
When a rib was given out of pity, he complained because he couldn't pull it out and eat it.
This expression is used to describe an ungrateful person who, after receiving extreme help or a sacrifice from someone, complains about the difficulty of utilizing that help. It highlights the height of ingratitude where someone helps you at their own cost, but you find fault in the assistance provided.
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కుక్క ఎక్కలేక కాదు చచ్చేది, పెరుక్కోలేక.
kukka ekkaleka kadu chachchedi, perukkoleka.
A dog does not die because it cannot climb, but because it cannot pull itself up.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is unable to overcome a difficulty not due to a lack of effort or initial progress, but because they are stuck at a specific point and cannot find the leverage or means to complete the task. It often refers to being trapped in a predicament where one's own limitations or specific circumstances prevent a resolution.
కుక్క దాటలేక కాదు, పెరుక్కోలేక బాధపడేది.
kukka dataleka kadu, perukkoleka badhapadedi.
It is not about the dog being unable to cross, but the struggle of not being able to pull itself out.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is not struggling with the primary obstacle itself, but rather with the consequences or the difficult cleanup required after taking a certain action. It highlights that sometimes the aftermath of a task is more burdensome than the task itself.
దొంగను దోస్తే దాదులేరు, ఫిర్యాదులేదు.
donganu doste daduleru, phiryaduledu.
If a thief is robbed, there is no savior and no complaint.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who acquired something through dishonest means loses it to someone else. In such cases, the original thief cannot seek justice or complain to the authorities because their own possession was illegal in the first place. It is similar to the concept of 'no honor among thieves.'
చేసిన పాపము చెప్పితే మానును.
chesina papamu cheppite manunu.
Sin is removed by confession. Confession of a fault makes half amends. A sin confessed is half forgiven. (Italian.)
This proverb emphasizes the importance of confession and accountability. It suggests that acknowledging one's mistakes or wrongdoings openly helps in reducing the burden of guilt and paves the way for forgiveness or self-correction. It is used to encourage people to be honest about their faults rather than hiding them.
తుపాకి కడుపున ఫిరంగి పుట్టినట్లు
tupaki kadupuna phirangi puttinatlu
Like a cannon being born from the womb of a rifle
This expression is used to describe a situation where a child is much more capable, talented, or powerful than their parents. While a rifle (tupaki) is a significant weapon, a cannon (phirangi) is far more powerful. It highlights a remarkable leap in stature or ability in the next generation.
తాను చేసిన పాపం తనువుతో, తల్లి చేసిన పాపం ధరణితో.
tanu chesina papam tanuvuto, talli chesina papam dharanito.
The sin committed by oneself stays with the body, the sin committed by the mother stays with the earth.
This proverb highlights the gravity and consequences of actions. It suggests that while an individual's personal mistakes or sins affect their own physical being or life journey, a mother's actions have a much broader, foundational impact on the lineage or the environment. It is often used to emphasize accountability and the lasting legacy of one's deeds.
పాపమని పాతచీర ఇస్తే, గోడచాటుకు పోయి మూరవేసిందట.
papamani patachira iste, godachatuku poyi muravesindata.
When an old saree was given out of pity, she went behind a wall and measured its length.
This proverb is used to describe someone who is ungrateful or overly critical of a charitable act. It refers to a person who, instead of being thankful for a gift given out of kindness, immediately starts looking for flaws or checking its value/size to see if it meets their expectations.
పాపమని పాలుపోస్తే, పలుచనని పారబోసినాడట.
papamani paluposte, paluchanani parabosinadata.
When milk was given out of pity, he poured it out saying it was too thin.
This proverb describes someone who is ungrateful or overly critical of an act of kindness. It is used when a person receives help or a gift but instead of being thankful, they find minor faults in it and reject or complain about it.
ఓహో కనుక్కోలేక పోతిరిగదా అన్నట్టు.
oho kanukkoleka potirigada annattu.
Oh, it seems you couldn't figure it out.
This expression is used sarcastically or playfully when someone fails to notice something obvious or fails to solve a simple problem. It implies that the answer was right in front of them all along, yet they missed it.
పాపమని పాత చీర ఇస్తే గోడ చాటుకు వెళ్ళి ముర వేసిందట.
papamani pata chira iste goda chatuku velli mura vesindata.
A (woman) secretly measures the length of a saree given out of pity.
It is like looking a gift horse in the mouth. Without being grateful, some people find fault even with generous people.