తడిసిగాని గుడిసె కట్టడు, తాకిగాని మొగ్గడు.

This proverb describes people who only learn lessons from experience or hardship rather than acting with foresight. It is used to characterize someone who is stubborn and waits for a problem to occur before taking necessary precautions.

This proverb is often used to describe items or situations that require specific conditions to become functional. In a literal sense, it refers to a rough wool blanket (gongali) which is stiff when dry but becomes flexible and usable only when damp. Figuratively, it describes people who only work or cooperate under specific pressure or when their basic needs are met.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of learning through experience or trial and error. It suggests that one must go through difficulties and practical struggles (getting wet) before successfully completing a task (thatching the hut). It is used to describe someone who has gained wisdom or skill only after facing initial failures.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a problem that becomes increasingly difficult, rigid, or stubborn over time rather than resolving easily. It refers to how natural fibers like hemp or jute (kukki) shrink and tighten significantly after being soaked and then drying, making them nearly impossible to loosen.

This proverb describes an extremely stubborn, lazy, or reckless individual who refuses to take necessary actions or precautions until forced by dire circumstances or until a situation becomes unavoidable. It highlights a reactive rather than proactive nature.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of caution and due diligence in one's actions. Just as one should inspect a drink for impurities or harmful substances before consuming it, one must thoroughly read and understand any document before signing it to avoid legal or personal trouble. It is a warning against impulsive or blind actions.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of caution and due diligence in everyday life. It advises that one should never consume something without inspecting it first (to ensure it is safe), and one should never sign a document without reading its contents thoroughly to understand the implications.

This proverb describes a procrastinator or an irresponsible person who only takes action when faced with extreme necessity or under the influence of something external. It highlights the behavior of someone who lacks foresight and only reacts when forced by circumstances.

This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult task becomes significantly more burdensome due to unfavorable circumstances. Just as a heavy rope becomes much heavier and harder to carry when it absorbs water, it refers to problems that compound or get 'heavier' over time.

This proverb describes a person who lacks foresight and only takes action or makes improvements after suffering a consequence. It is used to characterize someone who learns lessons the hard way rather than being proactive or planning ahead.