పిండి ఎంతంటే నిప్పటి అంతే
pindi entante nippati ante
The cake will be as much as the flour. Payment in proportion to work. Results according to labor.
This proverb is used to convey that the quality or quantity of an outcome is directly proportional to the effort, investment, or resources put into it. It is similar to the English expression 'You get what you pay for.'
Related Phrases
రాజు ఎంతో, ప్రజలూ అంతే
raju ento, prajalu ante
As the king is, so are the people
This proverb suggests that the character, behavior, and values of a leader are reflected in their subjects or followers. It is used to emphasize that the quality of a community or organization depends on its leadership.
పిండి ఎంత ఉంటే నిప్పట్టు అంతే
pindi enta unte nippattu ante
As much the flour is, so much the flatbread will be
This proverb means that the quality or quantity of an outcome is directly proportional to the effort or resources invested. It is used to explain that one gets what they pay for, or that results depend on the quality of the input/work.
రాజు ఎంతో ధర్మం అంతే
raju ento dharmam ante
As is the king, so will the virtue [of the people] be.
This expression means that the character, behavior, and values of a leader directly influence the conduct and morality of the people they lead. It is used to suggest that the subjects of a kingdom or the members of an organization will mirror the qualities of their head.
పిండికొద్దీ రొట్టె (పిండికొద్దీ నిప్పట్లు)
pindikoddi rotte (pindikoddi nippatlu)
As much flour, so much bread (The bread is as big as the flour used)
This proverb means that the quality or quantity of an outcome is directly proportional to the effort, resources, or investment put into it. It is used to explain that you get what you pay for or that results depend on the quality of the input.
పంది ఎంత బలిసినా నందితో సమమవునా?
pandi enta balisina nandito samamavuna?
However fat the pig may grow will it ever be equal to Nandi ?
This proverb is used to convey that an inferior person or object can never match the stature, dignity, or quality of a superior one, regardless of how much external growth or wealth they acquire. It highlights that intrinsic nature and worth cannot be changed by superficial improvements.
ఏతి అంటే ప్రీతి అంటాడు
eti ante priti antadu
When one says he's going, the other says he's dying.
This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely agreeable, a sycophant, or someone who blindly agrees with whatever another person says just to please them, often without thinking or having an original opinion. It suggests a 'yes-man' attitude where the person simply rhymes along with the speaker's words.
Spirit of contradiction.
మిండడి ఈవి ఎంతో లంజ మక్కువ అంతే.
mindadi ivi ento lanja makkuva ante.
The harlot's affection is in proportion to the gifts of her paramour.
This proverb highlights a transactional relationship. It means that certain people's affection or loyalty is proportional to the material benefits they receive. When the giving stops, the affection also vanishes. It is used to describe fair-weather friends or mercenary relationships.
ఉప్పుకు నిప్పు వలె
uppuku nippu vale
Like fire to salt
This expression is used to describe a relationship between two people or things that are highly incompatible or prone to sudden, violent conflict. Just as salt crackles and explodes when thrown into fire, this phrase characterizes a volatile, antagonistic, or 'cat and dog' relationship.
ఎప్పటి అమ్మకు నిప్పటే గతి
eppati ammaku nippate gati
The woman who always comes gets only a plain cake.
This expression is used to describe a situation where, despite expectations of change or improvement, someone remains in the same poor or stagnant condition. It signifies that some people's fate or routine never changes regardless of the circumstances.
Nippati is a kind of damper.
మతి ఎంతో గతి అంత
mati ento gati anta
The fate is proportional to the mind.
This proverb suggests that one's future or destination is determined by their thoughts, wisdom, and mindset. If you have a good and focused mind, you will reach a good position in life; essentially, your attitude dictates your altitude.