రాజు కూతురయినా ఒకని ఆలే

raju kuturayina okani ale

Translation

Even the king's daughter must be some one's wife.

Meaning

This expression highlights social norms and duties, suggesting that regardless of one's high birth or status, a woman must still fulfill her role and responsibilities within a household or relationship. It is often used to imply that nobody is above the fundamental rules or structures of society.

Related Phrases

He has but one daughter, but the whole village is [ full of ] sons-in-law. i. e. they all wish to marry her.

This proverb describes a situation where there is a very limited resource or a single opportunity, but many claimants or competitors vying for it. It is used to highlight the absurdity or difficulty of managing high demand for something that is in extremely short supply.

The service of Potti Pôta Râzu.

This expression is used to describe a place or situation where there is no discipline, order, or decorum. It typically refers to a chaotic environment where everyone talks at once or where the rules are constantly ignored, much like a disorganized royal court.

A worrying fellow, of whom it is said that when his followers were behind him, he abused them for treating him as their ( Pariah ) guide ; when they went before him, he accused them of acting as if they were his superiors ; and when they travelled at each side of his palankin, he repri- manded them for daring to place themselves on an equality with himself.

It matters not whether the blind eye is open or shut. A useless man's absence is as good as his presence.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or action that yields no benefit or makes no difference regardless of the effort or choice made. It refers to something that is fundamentally useless or redundant, where the outcome remains unchanged by any change in state.

If the king desires, is there any shortage of elephant-sized blankets?

This proverb is used to indicate that when a person in power or with immense resources decides to do something, there are no obstacles or lack of resources to stop them. It implies that authority and wealth can make even the most difficult or expensive tasks possible instantly.

Even a ruler's daughter must be someone's wife.

This proverb highlights the traditional social reality that regardless of a woman's high birth, status, or wealth, she eventually leaves her parental home to become a wife. It is often used to signify that certain life transitions or social roles are universal and inevitable, regardless of one's background.

The mother-in-law was herself once a daughter-in-law. The mother-in-law forgets that she was a daughter-in-law. (Spanish.)

This proverb is used to remind people in positions of power or authority to be empathetic toward their subordinates. It specifically highlights that every mother-in-law once experienced the struggles of being a daughter-in-law, suggesting she should treat her own daughter-in-law with kindness and understanding based on her own past experiences.

Anger on the tip of the nose

This expression is used to describe someone who is short-tempered or gets angry very quickly and easily. It implies that their anger is always 'at the ready' right on their face.

Even a king's daughter is someone's wife.

This proverb highlights that regardless of one's high birth, status, or background, certain social roles and responsibilities are universal. It is often used to remind people that no one is exempt from basic duties or the necessity of following social order, particularly in the context of marriage and family.

When someone was called 'King of Kings', they asked if it was for eating or for working.

This expression is used to mock people who are only interested in rewards, status, or benefits (like eating) but are unwilling to put in any effort or take responsibility (the work). It highlights a person's laziness or their tendency to seek privileges without performing duties.

A snake is the same whether small or big.

This expression is used to signify that danger or an enemy should not be underestimated based on size or scale. Just as a small snake's venom can be as lethal as a large one's, a problem or opponent remains dangerous regardless of their stature.