తడిక కుక్కకు అడ్డంగాని మనిషికి అడ్డమా?
tadika kukkaku addangani manishiki addama?
Is a bamboo screen an obstacle for a person if it cannot even stop a dog?
This proverb is used to describe something that is very weak or ineffective. It suggests that if a barrier or a rule is too flimsy to stop a simple animal like a dog, it certainly won't stop a determined human being. It is often applied to weak laws, poor security, or flimsy excuses.
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కొండ మింగే వానికి గోపురము అడ్డమా?
konda minge vaniki gopuramu addama?
Will a man that swallows a mountain care for a Gôpuram?
This proverb is used to describe a person who has already accomplished a massive, difficult task or possesses immense power. For such a person, a much smaller problem or obstacle is insignificant. It is similar to the English idea of 'if someone can handle the big things, the small things are trivial.'
Gôpuram is the tower over the gate of a Hindu temple.
కథ అడ్డంగా తిరిగింది
katha addanga tirigindi
The story took a horizontal turn
This expression is used when a situation takes an unexpected or dramatic turn for the worse. It describes a scenario where things did not go according to plan and instead became complicated or problematic.
మనిషికి మాటే అలంకారము
manishiki mate alankaramu
Words are the true ornament for a human
This expression emphasizes that a person's character and beauty are judged by their speech and behavior rather than physical jewelry or clothing. It is used to remind someone that polite and truthful words carry more value than external appearances.
పిడుగుకు గొడుగు అడ్డమా?
piduguku godugu addama?
Will an umbrella stop a thunderbolt?
This expression is used to highlight the futility of using weak or insignificant defenses against a massive, overwhelming force or a major disaster. It suggests that certain problems are too big to be solved by trivial means.
అద్దంకివారి ముద్రకు అడ్డులేదు
addankivari mudraku adduledu
There is no obstacle for the stamp of the Addanki family.
This expression refers to someone whose authority or seal is universally accepted and cannot be questioned. It is used to describe a situation where a particular person's word or decision is final and absolute, often due to their established reputation or power. Historically, it refers to the influential seals of the Addanki rulers/ministers which were respected without hesitation.
మనిషికి గాక కష్టాలు మానులకా వచ్చేది?
manishiki gaka kashtalu manulaka vachchedi?
Do troubles come to trees instead of humans?
This proverb is used to comfort someone going through a difficult time. It suggests that experiencing hardships is a natural part of the human condition, implying that if humans don't face struggles, then who or what else would? It is often used to emphasize resilience and the normalcy of facing challenges in life.
కరిచే కుక్కకు కర్ర అడ్డము
kariche kukkaku karra addamu
A stick is an obstacle for a biting dog.
This proverb suggests that for every threat or nuisance, there is a specific deterrent or solution. Just as a stick can keep a biting dog at bay, certain measures can be taken to prevent or manage troublesome people or situations.
అంధునకు అద్దము చూపినట్టు
andhunaku addamu chupinattu
Like giving a blind man a looking glass. A blind man will not thank you for a looking glass.
This proverb describes an exercise in futility or a wasted effort. It refers to providing something valuable or useful to a person who lacks the capacity or knowledge to appreciate or utilize it.
వాంతి వస్తే పెదవి అడ్డమా?
vanti vaste pedavi addama?
If one has to vomit, can the lips stop it?
This expression is used to describe a situation where something inevitable or overwhelming cannot be suppressed by minor or superficial restraints. It implies that when a strong natural force, a deep-seated truth, or a major consequence is about to break out, small attempts to hide or stop it are futile.
మనిషికి రాక మానుకు వస్తుందా?
manishiki raka manuku vastunda?
Will [calamity] come to a tree and not to a man? Human beings are more liable to injury than inanimate objects.
This proverb is used to offer comfort or perspective when someone is facing difficulties. It implies that challenges, illnesses, or problems are an inherent part of the human experience. Since a tree cannot experience or handle human struggles, it is natural and expected for humans to face them.