రామాయణం అంతా విని, రాముడికి సీత ఏమౌతుంది అని అడిగినట్లు
ramayanam anta vini, ramudiki sita emautundi ani adiginatlu
Listening to the whole Ramayana and then asking how Sita is related to Rama.
This proverb is used to describe a person who, despite listening to a lengthy explanation or being present throughout an event, fails to understand the most basic or fundamental point. It highlights extreme ignorance or lack of attention.
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వాపును చూసి బలము అనుకున్నదట.
vapunu chusi balamu anukunnadata.
On seeing the swelling, she took it as a sign of growing strength
Swelling is not healthy growth. We should be wise in our judgment and should not rush to conclusions, by merely noting the external appearances.
మసిమీద మసి ఎక్కి కూర్చుంటే, మోసి మోసి చచ్చినాను అన్నాడట
masimida masi ekki kurchunte, mosi mosi chachchinanu annadata
" When a man gets up and sits on a man, the weight kills me" said he. A stupid lout was persuaded by his wife to go and hear the Rāmāyaṇa read as she thought it might improve his mind. While standing leaning his head on his stick, a scamp got upon his shoulders and sat there. The blockhead thought this was a necessary part of the performance. When he returned home he was asked how he liked the Rāmāyaṇa and replied as above.
This proverb is used to mock people who pretend to be overworked or burdened when they are actually doing very little or carrying something weightless. It highlights the irony of those who complain about trivial efforts as if they were monumental tasks.
కుక్క తోక వంకర, ఎంతటికీ గుణము మానను అన్నదట.
kukka toka vankara, entatiki gunamu mananu annadata.
A dog's tail is crooked; it said it won't change its nature.
This expression is used to describe a person who refuses to change their inherent bad habits or character, regardless of how much advice they receive or how much effort is made to reform them. It is similar to the English proverb 'A leopard cannot change its spots'.
నందుకు ఏడుస్తున్నాను అన్నదట.
nanduku edustunnanu annadata.
She said she was crying for 'Nandu'.
This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is pretending to be sad or upset for a noble reason, while their true motive is hidden or entirely different. It highlights hypocrisy or deceptive behavior.
పత్తిగింజలు తింటావా బసవన్నా అంటే ఆహా అన్నాడట, గంత కట్టనా బసవన్నా అంటే వూహూ అన్నాడట.
pattiginjalu tintava basavanna ante aha annadata, ganta kattana basavanna ante vuhu annadata.
When Basavanna was asked if he would eat cotton seed, he said "Âhâ"; when Basavanna was asked whether he would have on the pack saddle he said "Uhû."
This proverb describes a person who is eager to accept benefits or rewards but refuses to do the associated work or take on responsibilities. It is used to mock people who want the perks without the effort.
Basavanna is the name of a bull sacred to Siva. Bullocks are often familiarly called by this name. Âhâ is an exclamation signifying consent. Uhâ signifies refusal.
రామ రామ అంటే ఏమిరా బూతులు అన్నాడట
rama rama ante emira butulu annadata
When someone said 'Rama Rama', he asked 'Why are you using foul language?'
This expression is used to describe a person who is so ignorant, wicked, or perverse that they perceive even something holy, good, or well-intentioned as something offensive or wrong. It highlights a complete lack of understanding or a distorted perspective.
ఏ అన్నమైతే ఏం వరి అన్నమే వడ్డించమన్నాడట.
e annamaite em vari anname vaddinchamannadata.
Whatever rice it may be, serve me fine rice.
This proverb is used to describe a person who claims to be indifferent or humble but eventually demands the best for themselves. It highlights hypocrisy or fake modesty where someone pretends not to care about the quality of something, yet specifically asks for the superior version.
ఏమండీ కరణంగారూ గోతిలో పడ్డారే అంటే.. కాదు, మషాకత్తు చేస్తున్నాను అన్నట్లు
emandi karanangaru gotilo paddare ante.. kadu, mashakattu chestunnanu annatlu
When asked 'Sir Karanangaru, you fell into a pit!', he replied 'No, I am just practicing gymnastics.'
This proverb describes a person who refuses to admit their mistakes or misfortune even when it is obvious. Instead of accepting the truth, they invent a prideful excuse to save face. It is used to mock people who try to cover up their failures with silly or boastful explanations.
రామాయణమంటే ఏమో అనుకున్నాను గానీ, మోత బరువు ఉన్నది అన్నాడట
ramayanamante emo anukunnanu gani, mota baruvu unnadi annadata
When I heard of the Râmâyana I did not know what it was, but [I find] it is the weight of a man.
This expression describes a person who completely misses the intellectual or spiritual essence of a subject and only notices its physical or superficial aspect. It is used to mock someone who shows ignorance despite being exposed to something profound or great.
నమ్మినాను రామన్నా అంటే, నట్టేట్లో ముంచుతాను లక్ష్మన్నా అన్నాడట.
namminanu ramanna ante, nattetlo munchutanu lakshmanna annadata.
" I trusted you O Râmanna!" said one "Then I'll drown you in the middle of the river O Lakshmanna!" replied his friend. Misplaced confidence. Trust makes way for treachery. Trust, beware whom ! (German.)* Trust was a good man, Trust-not was a better. (Italian.)
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's trust is met with extreme betrayal. It highlights the irony and cruelty of being harmed by the very person or source one relied upon for help or protection. It is often applied to scams, treacherous friends, or systems that fail the people they are supposed to serve.