ప్యాసానికి పుసంత వేసంగి, ప్యాసంలో పూసలు గ్రుచ్చ పొద్దుండదు.

This is a traditional Telugu proverb (sameta) used to describe a perfect match or a balanced distribution of wealth, status, and responsibilities between two families or entities. It highlights how different families have their own unique symbols of prestige—one known for material brilliance and reputation (Ravipati), and the other for marital sanctity and lineage (Pusapati). It is often cited during matrimonial discussions or when comparing the distinct merits of two prominent groups.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes elaborate plans or preparations for something that has not yet happened or may never happen. It is similar to the English expression 'Counting your chickens before they hatch.'

Don't reckon your eggs before they are laid. ( Latin. )*

This expression is used to describe a person who is habitually lazy, slow, or procrastinating. It suggests that such lethargic behavior is an inherent quality of their nature, often used to remark on someone who takes an excessively long time to complete a task or refuses to act quickly.

This proverb refers to the gradual increase of cold weather. In the month of Kartika, the cold is mild and manageable (like a small pot-rest), but by the month of Magha, it becomes intense and powerful. It is used to describe situations or conditions that start small but eventually grow to their full, formidable strength.

This expression highlights how short the days are during the winter month of Karthika. It is used to describe a situation where one is extremely busy or when time passes so quickly that even routine household chores cannot be completed before sunset.

This proverb highlights the volatility and risk associated with summer farming. Due to extreme heat or water scarcity, a standing crop that looks healthy can perish or be harvested in a single day, implying that its success is highly uncertain compared to other seasons.

This expression is used to describe a person who is completely alone, has no relatives, or no connections whatsoever. It signifies absolute isolation or the lack of any support system, often used when referring to a person who has no family to call their own.

* Trane, schau Wem! † Fidati era un buon uomo, Noutifdare era meglio.

This is a traditional agricultural observation or proverb related to weather patterns. It suggests that if clouds appear during the lunar month of Margasira (usually occurring in Nov-Dec), it is a precursor to rainfall in the month of Magha (Jan-Feb). It is used to describe predictable seasonal cycles or the relationship between specific weather signs and their eventual outcomes.

This expression refers to the short daylight hours during the month of Margashira (mid-November to mid-December). It is used to describe how quickly the days pass during winter, implying that time is so limited that one cannot even find enough daylight to finish a simple conversation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes elaborate preparations or celebrations for something that has not happened yet or whose outcome is uncertain. It is similar to the English proverb 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch'.