తల్లికి బొల్లి ఉంటే, పిల్లకు చుక్కయినా ఉండదా?
talliki bolli unte, pillaku chukkayina undada?
If the mother has leukoderma, won't the child have at least a spot?
This proverb is used to describe how children often inherit the traits, habits, or characteristics of their parents (similar to 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree'). It suggests that a person's behavior or nature is naturally influenced by their lineage or upbringing.
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నోరు ఉంటే ఊరు ఉంటుంది
noru unte uru untundi
If you have a mouth, you have a village.
This proverb emphasizes that if one has effective communication skills or the ability to speak up, they can survive and thrive anywhere. It highlights that being vocal and persuasive helps a person find support, resources, and a place in society.
పండు వొలిచి చేతిలో పెట్టినట్లు
pandu volichi chetilo pettinatlu
Like peeling a fruit and placing it in the hand
This expression is used to describe a situation where something is explained so clearly and simply that it requires no effort to understand. It is similar to the English phrase 'making it crystal clear' or 'handing it on a silver platter.'
ఉల్లి ఉంటే, మల్లి కూడా వంటలక్కే
ulli unte, malli kuda vantalakke
If there is onion, even Malli is a master chef
This proverb highlights how having the right resources or ingredients can make anyone look skilled or successful. It suggests that certain key elements (like onions in Indian cooking) are so fundamental that they can make even an amateur's work seem professional. It is used to mock someone's sudden 'talent' when it's actually the favorable circumstances or tools doing the heavy lifting.
ఊరుంటే మాలపల్లి ఉండదా?
urunte malapalli undada?
If there is a village, won't there be a labor colony?
This proverb is used to express that wherever there is a society or a larger structure, there will naturally be a working class or diverse sections associated with it. In a broader context, it implies that certain consequences or accompanying elements are inevitable given a specific situation.
ఆకులున్న చెట్టుకి నీడ ఉంటుంది, పిల్ల తల్లికి పాలుంటాయి.
akulunna chettuki nida untundi, pilla talliki paluntayi.
A tree with leaves provides shade; a mother with a child has milk.
This proverb highlights natural law and the concept of preparedness or provision. Just as it is the inherent nature of a leafy tree to offer shade, a mother is naturally equipped to provide for her child's needs. It is used to describe situations where someone or something is naturally endowed with the resources required to fulfill their purpose or role.
తల్లికి వంచగలిగితే, పిల్లకు బొక్క కలుగుతుంది
talliki vanchagaligite, pillaku bokka kalugutundi
If you cheat the mother, the child will suffer a loss/hole.
This proverb is typically used in the context of cattle or livestock, implying that if one cheats the mother (e.g., by not feeding it well or milking it excessively), the offspring will inevitably suffer. Metaphorically, it means that if you neglect the source or the root of something, the result or the future generation will be flawed or deprived.
తల్లి ఛాయ పిల్లకు తప్పదు
talli chhaya pillaku tappadu
A mother's shadow/influence cannot be escaped by the child.
This proverb is the Telugu equivalent of 'Like mother, like daughter' or 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree'. It implies that a child (specifically a daughter) will naturally inherit the traits, character, and habits of her mother.
పాలు తాగని పిల్లి ఉంటుందా?
palu tagani pilli untunda?
Is there a cat that doesn't drink milk?
This rhetorical question is used to describe a situation where someone is naturally or inevitably tempted by something they love. It is often applied when someone pretends to be disinterested in something they actually desire, or to imply that it is impossible for a person to resist a specific, habitual temptation.
తల్లికొద్ది బొల్లి కోడె
tallikoddi bolli kode
The calf is as white as its mother.
This proverb is used to describe how children inherit the traits, character, or habits of their parents. It is the Telugu equivalent of 'Like mother, like son' or 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.' It implies that a child's behavior can be predicted or explained by looking at their upbringing or lineage.
మునిని చేయబోతే పిల్లి అయినట్లు
munini cheyabote pilli ayinatlu
When trying to make a sage, it turned into a cat
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to do something great or noble, but due to lack of skill or bad luck, the end result is mediocre or a failure. It is similar to the English expression 'The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.' Note: The user provided 'Malli' (Jasmine) or 'Munni', but the standard proverb is 'Muni' (Sage/Ascetic).