తినగా తినగా గారెలు చేదట

tinaga tinaga garelu chedata

Translation

Eating and eating, even the fried doughnuts (garelu) turn bitter.

Meaning

This proverb describes the concept of diminishing returns or over-indulgence. Even something as delicious as 'Garelu' (a savory snack) can become unpleasant or repulsive if consumed in excess. It is used to suggest that anything, no matter how good, loses its charm or becomes tiresome when overdone or repeated too often.

Related Phrases

Eating and eating, even vada tastes bitter.

This proverb suggests that even something wonderful or delicious can become tiresome or unpleasant if experienced in excess. It is used to describe the point of satiety or boredom when someone overindulges in a particular pleasure, luxury, or activity.

By singing repeatedly, the melody improves; by eating repeatedly, even Neem tastes sweet.

This proverb emphasizes that practice makes perfect and that persistence can make even difficult or unpleasant tasks easier over time. Note: The user provided 'rogam' (disease), but the traditional proverb is 'vemu' (neem), implying that constant habituation changes one's perspective or skill.

If one eats vomit, even vadas (garelu) will taste bitter.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has lost their sense of appreciation or value due to poor habits or bad company. It suggests that when someone is accustomed to something foul or inferior, they cannot enjoy or recognize the quality of something good. It is often used to mock someone who complains about good things after indulging in something bad.

To a person with a full stomach, even vadas (sweets/savories) taste bitter.

This proverb describes how a person's needs and desires change based on their current state. When someone is satisfied or has plenty, they no longer value things that are otherwise considered precious or delicious. It is used to remark on people who show lack of interest or find faults in something good because they are already satiated or over-privileged.

If you listen, listen to the Bhârata; if you eat, eat cakes.

This expression is used to describe the pinnacle of excellence in a specific category. It implies that if one wants to experience the best of something, they should choose the absolute finest. The Mahabharata is considered the greatest epic to listen to, just as Garelu (deep-fried lentil donuts) are considered the most delicious traditional snack to eat.

If you must listen, listen to the Mahabharata; if you must eat, eat Vada (Garelu).

This expression is used to highlight the absolute best or finest examples in a category. It suggests that just as the Mahabharata is the pinnacle of literature and storytelling, the Garelu (deep-fried lentil donuts) are the ultimate delicacy. It is often quoted when someone encounters something of exceptional quality.

By eating it repeatedly, even neem becomes sweet.

This proverb emphasizes that through constant practice or persistence, even the most difficult or unpleasant tasks can become easy and enjoyable. It is often used to encourage someone learning a new skill or habit.

Cakes are bitter to a man with his belly full. A rich man will not care for trifling gains.

When someone is satisfied or has had too much of something, even the most delicious or valuable things lose their appeal and become undesirable. It is used to describe how a person's needs or state of mind dictate their appreciation of a luxury or favor.

Will the bad bargain be improved by receiving something over?

This proverb is used to point out that when a main task or a large investment fails to yield a result, a small extra effort or a trivial addition (tip/bonus) won't fix it. It highlights the futility of seeking small gains when the primary objective has already failed or is fundamentally insufficient.

* Tegen stromi is kwaad swemmen,

When asked to cook Vada (Garelu), showing a finger instead.

This expression describes a situation where someone gives a vague, dismissive, or minimal response when asked to perform a significant task. It refers to a person who avoids responsibility or work by making a simple gesture instead of actually putting in the effort required. It is used to mock laziness or unhelpful behavior.