తాగినవాడి తప్పకు తగవులేదు
taginavadi tappaku tagavuledu
There is no point in arguing about the mistake of a drunkard.
This proverb suggests that it is futile to engage in a dispute or hold a drunk person accountable for their actions while they are under the influence, as they lack sense and reasoning. It is used more broadly to advise against arguing with someone who is irrational or not in their right mind.
Related Phrases
నువ్వులకు తగిన నూనె
nuvvulaku tagina nune
Oil according to the [ quantity of ] Sesamum.
This expression is used to indicate that the result or output is directly proportional to the investment, effort, or resources put in. It is often used to tell someone that they get what they pay for, or that rewards are commensurate with the work performed.
తల్లికి తగిన బిడ్డ, ఇంటికి తగిన పందిరి
talliki tagina bidda, intiki tagina pandiri
A child suitable for the mother, a porch suitable for the house
This proverb describes a perfect match or a natural compatibility between two entities. Just as a child reflects the traits of the mother or a porch is built to complement the structure of a house, it is used to highlight that someone or something is exactly as expected given their origin or environment.
చెట్టుకు తగిన గాలి
chettuku tagina gali
The wind that is suitable for the tree.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gets exactly what they deserve, or when a consequence is perfectly matched to an action or a person's character. It is similar to the English proverb 'As you sow, so shall you reap' or 'To each according to their capacity.'
మునగకాయకు తగిన ముండ్లు, కాకరకాయకు తగిన కరకులు.
munagakayaku tagina mundlu, kakarakayaku tagina karakulu.
Thorns suited for the drumstick, and roughness suited for the bitter gourd.
This proverb implies that every individual or situation has its own unique set of flaws or characteristics that are inherent to their nature. It is often used to suggest that a person has found a match or a consequence that perfectly fits their specific temperament or behavior, similar to the English expression 'to each their own' or 'fitting for one's nature.'
ఫలానికి తగిన బీజము, నేలకు తగిన నీరు
phalaniki tagina bijamu, nelaku tagina niru
Seed suitable for the fruit, water suitable for the soil
This proverb suggests that results are dictated by the quality of inputs and the environment. Just as a specific seed determines the fruit and the soil type determines the water requirement, the outcome of any endeavor depends on using the right resources and adapting to the specific circumstances.
విచారానికి తగవు లేదు
vicharaniki tagavu ledu
There is no argument or dispute for sorrow
This expression is used to signify that there is no limit to grief or sadness, and it doesn't follow any specific logic or rules. It implies that when someone is in deep sorrow, there is no point in arguing with them or trying to measure the validity of their pain.
తల్లికి తగిన బిడ్డ, ఇంటికి తగిన పందిలి
talliki tagina bidda, intiki tagina pandili
A child worthy of its mother, a Pandili fit for the house.
This proverb is used to describe two things or people that are perfectly matched in quality, character, or behavior. It is often used to remark on how a child's traits mirror their parent's, or how an environment is perfectly suited to its occupants.
అంతకు తగిన గంత, గంతకు తగిన బొంత.
antaku tagina ganta, gantaku tagina bonta.
A pack-saddle fits the size, and a quilt fits the pack-saddle.
This proverb is used to describe a perfect match or a situation where things are suited to each other, often used in a sarcastic or humorous way to describe a couple or a pair of people who share the same (often negative) traits or habits. It implies that for every person or situation, there is a corresponding match that deserves them.
తాగినదుక్కి తప్పక పండును.
taginadukki tappaka pandunu.
A field ploughed with full moisture will definitely yield crops.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of proper preparation and timing. 'Thagina Dukki' refers to a field that has been ploughed while it still has sufficient moisture (vatta). It implies that if the initial foundation or preparation is done correctly and at the right time, success is guaranteed.
గంతకు తగిన బొంత
gantaku tagina bonta
Like packsaddle, like quilt.
This expression is used to describe two people or things that are a perfect match for each other, often in a sarcastic or negative sense (like two equally lazy or cunning people). It is the Telugu equivalent of the English phrase 'Like father, like son' or 'A chip off the old block', implying that the quality or nature of one thing matches the other perfectly.
Like pot, like cover. (Dutch.)*