పిల్లలేని కంపు, వానలేని వరద
pillaleni kampu, vanaleni varada
The odor without children, the flood without rain.
This proverb is used to describe things that are unnatural, inexplicable, or lacking their primary cause. It refers to a situation where a result is seen without its source, often used to highlight something that feels incomplete, artificial, or suspicious.
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దరిలేని బావి, వితరణలేని ఈవి
darileni bavi, vitaranaleni ivi
A well without a ledge, a gift without generosity.
This proverb highlights the uselessness or danger of things that lack essential qualities. A well without a protective ledge is dangerous and incomplete, just as an act of giving (charity) that lacks a true spirit of generosity or kindness is considered hollow and meaningless.
పిల్లలేని పియ్యి, వానలేని వరద అన్నట్టు.
pillaleni piyyi, vanaleni varada annattu.
Like a fart without a baby and a flood without rain.
This expression is used to describe something that is meaningless, lacks a logical source, or is a false alarm. It refers to situations where an effect is seen or heard without the expected cause, often implying that something is trivial, fake, or lacking substance.
బిడ్డ లేని ముద్దు, వాన లేని వరద
bidda leni muddu, vana leni varada
Fondling without a child, a flood without rain.
This proverb is used to describe something that is meaningless, artificial, or lacks a foundation. Just as a flood cannot exist without rain and kissing has no purpose without a child (in a parental context), an action or situation without its core essence or cause is considered hollow or futile.
మంచం అల్లలేని మగవాడు, మజ్జిగ చిలకలేని ఆడది
mancham allaleni magavadu, majjiga chilakaleni adadi
A man who cannot weave a cot, and a woman who cannot churn buttermilk
This expression is used to describe individuals who lack the basic, essential skills expected of them in a traditional household. It highlights incompetence in fundamental duties: a man failing at manual labor/repairs and a woman failing at core domestic tasks.
లేవలేని అత్తకు వూపలేని కోడలు
levaleni attaku vupaleni kodalu
A bed-ridden mother-in-law and a lazy daughter-in-law. A useless couple.
This proverb describes a situation where two people who are supposed to help each other are both equally incompetent, lazy, or incapable. It is often used to mock a partnership or a household where no work gets done because neither party has the strength or will to perform their duties.
పాడిలేని ఇల్లు, పేడలేని చేను
padileni illu, pedaleni chenu
A house without milch cattle, a field without manure
This proverb highlights the importance of essential resources in a livelihood. Just as a household feels incomplete and lacks nutrition without dairy cattle, a farm cannot be productive without organic manure. It is used to describe situations where the fundamental elements required for success or prosperity are missing.
పిల్లి లేని చోట ఎలుకల పండగ
pilli leni chota elukala pandaga
When the cat is away, the mice have a festival.
The phrase you provided seems to be a combination of different metaphors or a specific regional variation, but it primarily refers to the concept of 'When the cat's away, the mice will play.' It signifies that in the absence of a strict authority figure or a supervisor, subordinates or those who are usually fearful will act freely, recklessly, or celebrate without restraint.
వానలేని వట్టిపిడుగు
vanaleni vattipidugu
A thunderbolt without rain. A useless thing.
This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a lot of noise, threats, or hype without any actual action or result. It refers to someone who makes big claims or creates a commotion but fails to deliver anything substantial.
మోటుకు మొదటి చోట కంపు, వన్నెగాడికి వళ్లంతా కంపు.
motuku modati chota kampu, vannegadiki vallanta kampu.
A fastidious person suffers more than one who is less par- ticular. (See Roebuck's Persian and Hindustani Proverbs, No. 776, Part II. Sect. I.)
This proverb highlights that while an unrefined person might have obvious flaws, a hypocritical or pretentious person who tries too hard to look good often has deeper, more pervasive issues or faults. It is used to criticize those who prioritize superficial appearances over genuine character.
కోలలేని పెట్టు, తాడులేని కట్టు
kolaleni pettu, taduleni kattu
A blow without a rod, a bond without a rope.
This proverb describes a situation where someone is deeply affected, controlled, or punished by words, social pressure, or psychological influence rather than physical force. It is often used to refer to a verbal reprimand or a situation where a person is bound by their own sense of duty or obligation without any physical constraints.
A sudden and unaccountable calamity.