తలా తోకా లేని కథ, ముక్కూ మొగమూ లేని పిల్ల
tala toka leni katha, mukku mogamu leni pilla
A story without head or tail, a child without nose or face.
This expression is used to describe something that is completely incoherent, nonsensical, or lacks a logical structure. Just as a child without features cannot be identified, a story without a 'head or tail' makes no sense and leads to no clear conclusion.
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కారము లేని కూర, ఉపకారము లేని మనుష్యుడు.
karamu leni kura, upakaramu leni manushyudu.
A curry without spice, a person without helpfulness.
This proverb is used to emphasize that just as a curry is tasteless and useless without spices, a person who does not help others or show kindness is considered worthless in society. It highlights the importance of being helpful and altruistic.
తల్లి లేని పిల్ల ఉల్లి లేని కూర.
talli leni pilla ulli leni kura.
A motherless child is like a curry without onions.
This proverb highlights the essential role of a mother in a child's life. Just as onions are considered a fundamental base that adds flavor and completeness to a dish, a mother's presence is vital for a child's well-being and upbringing. It is used to describe how a home or a child's life feels incomplete or lacks essential care without a mother.
బిడ్డ లేని ముద్దు, వాన లేని వరద
bidda leni muddu, vana leni varada
Fondling without a child, a flood without rain.
This proverb is used to describe something that is meaningless, artificial, or lacks a foundation. Just as a flood cannot exist without rain and kissing has no purpose without a child (in a parental context), an action or situation without its core essence or cause is considered hollow or futile.
ఎముక లేని చెయ్యి
emuka leni cheyyi
A hand without a bone
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely generous and charitable. Just as a hand without a bone would be flexible and unable to close or withhold, it refers to someone who gives freely to others without hesitation or stinginess.
కులం లేని వాడికి గుణం లేని వాడికి పిలిచి పిల్లనిస్తారా?
kulam leni vadiki gunam leni vadiki pilichi pillanistara?
Will anyone call and give their daughter in marriage to one without a lineage or one without character?
This expression emphasizes that social standing (lineage) and personal character are the primary criteria for trust and alliance in society. It is used to suggest that certain fundamental qualities are essential for someone to be considered worthy of respect or a significant responsibility like marriage.
తోరణము లేని వీరణము లేని పెండ్లి బాజాలు
toranamu leni viranamu leni pendli bajalu
Wedding music without a festoon or a drum.
This expression refers to a situation that lacks the necessary grandeur, preparation, or essential components despite having the outward appearance of an event. It is used to describe something that is hollow, incomplete, or poorly organized.
తలా తోక లేని కథ, ముక్కు మొహం లేని పిల్ల
tala toka leni katha, mukku moham leni pilla
A story with no head or tail, a child with no nose or face.
This expression is used to describe something that is completely incoherent, nonsensical, or lacks a proper structure. Just as a child without features is unrecognizable, a story without a beginning (head) or end (tail) makes no sense and is difficult to follow or believe.
తలా తోకా లేని కథ, ముక్కూ ముఖము లేని పిల్ల
tala toka leni katha, mukku mukhamu leni pilla
A story without head or tail, a child without nose or face.
This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or clarity. It refers to a situation or a story that is incoherent and makes no sense, much like a body without a head/tail or a face without features.
A story without a head. (Greek.)*
ముడ్డి ముఖము లేని బిడ్డ, మొదలు లేని పాట.
muddi mukhamu leni bidda, modalu leni pata.
A child without face or posteriors, a song without beginning.
This expression is used to describe something that lacks structure, logic, or a clear purpose. It refers to a situation, story, or task that is disorganized, incoherent, and makes no sense from the start to the end.
మతి లేని మాట, శ్రుతి లేని పాట
mati leni mata, shruti leni pata
A senseless speech, a tuneless song.
This proverb is used to describe speech that lacks intelligence or logic. Just as a song without proper scale or rhythm (shruti) is unpleasant to hear, talk that lacks sense or wisdom is useless and annoying to the listener.