సిరిపోయినా చిన్నెలు పోలేదు
siripoyina chinnelu poledu
The wealth is gone, but the elegant habits remain.
Used to describe someone who has lost their riches or status but continues to maintain their old lifestyle, pride, or sophisticated manners. It is often used to highlight that class or character doesn't disappear just because one's financial situation has changed.
Related Phrases
సిరికొద్ది చిన్నెలు, మగనికొద్ది వన్నెలు
sirikoddi chinnelu, maganikoddi vannelu
Display of wealth depends on fortune; a woman's radiance depends on her husband.
This proverb suggests that one's lifestyle or standard of living is dictated by their wealth, just as a wife's happiness and status in traditional society were often seen as a reflection of her husband's well-being and treatment of her. It is used to explain that outward appearances and behaviors are usually a result of one's underlying circumstances or the support they receive.
పిల్ల పోయినా పురిటి కంపు పోలేదట
pilla poyina puriti kampu poledata
Even though the child is gone, the smell of childbirth hasn't left.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where the core object or purpose of an endeavor is lost, but the lingering troubles, side effects, or burdens associated with it continue to persist. It highlights the irony of suffering through the consequences of something that no longer provides any benefit.
సిరికొద్దీ చిన్నెలు, మగనికొద్దీ వన్నెలు
sirikoddi chinnelu, maganikoddi vannelu
The style of living is according to one's means ; a wife's decorations depend upon the husband. i. e. upon her love for him, and the amount of attention he pays her.
This proverb suggests that one's lifestyle or luxuries are proportional to their wealth, and a woman's status or happiness is often reflected through her husband's success and behavior. It is used to describe how external circumstances dictate the level of comfort or prestige one enjoys.
రాజ్యాలు పోయినా, రాచరికాలు పోలేదు.
rajyalu poyina, racharikalu poledu.
Even if the kingdoms are gone, the royal attitudes have not left.
This expression is used to describe people who have lost their power, wealth, or status but still cling to their old ego, arrogance, or bossy behavior. It highlights the irony of someone acting superior despite no longer having the means or position to justify it.
సిరి పోయినా చిన్నెలు పోలేదు
siri poyina chinnelu poledu
Although the wealth has gone, the finery has not gone. Hiding one's losses and keeping up the former style.
This expression is used to describe someone who has lost their fortune, status, or power, yet continues to maintain the habits, pride, or mannerisms of their former prosperous state. It highlights that while material wealth can vanish quickly, one's character or deep-seated lifestyle habits often persist.
ఊరు పుట్టినప్పటినుండి ఉగాదులెన్ని రాలేదు పోలేదు?
uru puttinappatinundi ugadulenni raledu poledu?
Haven't many Ugadi festivals come and gone since the village was born?
This expression is used to dismiss someone's attempt to present something common or old as something new or extraordinary. It suggests that the speaker has seen many such occurrences over a long period and is not easily impressed by the current situation or person's boasting.
మొగుడు కొద్దీ వన్నెలు, సిరికొద్ది చిన్నెలు
mogudu koddi vannelu, sirikoddi chinnelu
The husband's worth determines the wife's radiance; wealth determines the lifestyle displays.
This traditional proverb suggests that a woman's happiness and beauty (glow) are reflective of her husband's character and status, just as a person's outward displays of luxury are reflective of their financial status. It is used to describe how external conditions or people influence one's appearance and behavior.
చంకజోలె చిల్లిపోలేదు, చందలూరు కాలిపోలేదు.
chankajole chillipoledu, chandaluru kalipoledu.
The shoulder bag hasn't gotten a hole, and Chandaluru hasn't burnt down.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no immediate hurry or crisis. It suggests that there is still plenty of time to complete a task because the resources are intact and the destination is still there. It is often used to counsel patience or to justify procrastination.
వేసిన వత్తికి, పోసిన చమురుకు సరిపోయింది.
vesina vattiki, posina chamuruku saripoyindi.
It matched the wick placed and the oil poured.
This expression is used to describe a situation where the effort or resources invested are exactly equal to the result obtained, leaving no profit or extra benefit. It refers to a 'break-even' scenario where one's hard work only just covers the basic costs, often used when someone feels their efforts were barely worth the outcome.
బిడ్డ చచ్చినా పీతికంపు పోలేదు
bidda chachchina pitikampu poledu
The baby died, but the smell of its excrement remains.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem or a person is gone, but the negative consequences, bad reputation, or 'stink' they created still lingers and continues to cause trouble.