తుమ్మితే పోయే ముక్కు ఎన్నాళ్లు ఉంటుంది?
tummite poye mukku ennallu untundi?
If your nose won't stand sneezing how long will it last ?
This proverb refers to things that are extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It is used to describe a situation or a relationship that is so weak that it could collapse at the slightest provocation or minor issue. It highlights the futility of relying on something that lacks durability.
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తుమ్మితే పోయే ముక్కు ఎన్నాళ్ళు ఉండును?
tummite poye mukku ennallu undunu?
How long will a nose last if it falls off just by sneezing?
This proverb is used to describe something that is extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It suggests that if a foundation or a situation is so weak that a minor, natural occurrence (like a sneeze) can destroy it, then it wasn't meant to last long anyway. It is often applied to weak arguments, fragile relationships, or unstable jobs.
నవ్వితే ఊడే ముక్కు తుమ్మితే ఉంటుందా?
navvite ude mukku tummite untunda?
Will a nose that falls off when laughing stay on when sneezing?
This proverb is used to describe something that is extremely fragile, unstable, or a situation that is already on the verge of failure. It implies that if a minor or pleasant action (like laughing) causes damage, a more violent or forceful action (like sneezing) will certainly result in total loss. It is often used to criticize weak arguments, fragile objects, or unreliable people.
ముక్కు ఉన్నంత వరకు పడిశం ఉంటుంది
mukku unnanta varaku padisham untundi
As long as you have a nose, you will have a running from it. Continual liability.
This proverb suggests that as long as a certain entity or situation exists, associated troubles or inherent problems will continue to occur. It is used to describe unavoidable or persistent issues that are tied to one's existence or circumstances.
చీదితే ఊడే ముక్కు ఎన్నాళ్ళు నిలుస్తుంది?
chidite ude mukku ennallu nilustundi?
If a nose falls off just by blowing it, how long will it last?
This proverb is used to describe something that is extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It suggests that if a foundation or a situation is so weak that even a minor pressure causes it to fail, it is bound to collapse sooner or later.
దగ్గితే నిలవని ముక్కు తుమ్మితే నిలుచునా?
daggite nilavani mukku tummite niluchuna?
Will the nose that can't stand a cough bear a sneeze ?
This proverb is used to describe an extremely fragile situation or a person who couldn't handle a small problem and is now facing an even bigger one. It suggests that if something couldn't survive a minor pressure (a cough), it certainly won't survive a greater force (a sneeze).
తుమ్మితే ఊడిపోయే ముక్కు
tummite udipoye mukku
A nose that falls off just by sneezing.
This expression describes something that is extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It is often used to criticize things that are not durable or to describe someone who gets easily offended or quits over trivial matters.
ఆవు పాడి ఎన్నాళ్లు ఐశ్వర్యం ఎన్నాళ్లు, బర్రె పాడి ఎన్నాళ్లు భాగ్యం ఎన్నాళ్లు.
avu padi ennallu aishvaryam ennallu, barre padi ennallu bhagyam ennallu.
How long will you have the cow's milk, and how long will you have your fortune? How long will your buffaloe's milk last, and how long will your riches endure?
This proverb highlights the transient nature of wealth and resources. Just as a cow or buffalo gives milk only for a certain period and then goes dry, material riches and good fortune are also temporary and subject to change. It serves as a reminder to be humble and prepared for the cycles of life.
Said to a man proud of his good fortune. Riches have wings.
ఊదరకూడు ఎన్నాళ్ళు ఉద్యోగము ఎన్నాళ్ళు
udarakudu ennallu udyogamu ennallu
How long will the puffed rice last, and how long will the job last?
This proverb is used to describe jobs or situations that are temporary, unstable, or lacking long-term security. Just as eating 'puffed rice' (a light snack) doesn't keep one full for long, some occupations are fleeting and won't provide a permanent livelihood.
ఊదకూడు ఎన్నాళ్లు, ఉద్యోగము ఎన్నాళ్లు
udakudu ennallu, udyogamu ennallu
How long will the Úda food last? How long will your em- ployment continue?
This proverb is used to describe the insecurity and temporary nature of a job or a livelihood. It suggests that just as puffed rice (which is light and fills the mouth but not the stomach for long) doesn't sustain a person for long, some jobs are also transient and lack permanence or long-term security.
తుమ్మితే ఊడిపోయే ముక్కు ఎన్నాళ్లుంటుంది?
tummite udipoye mukku ennalluntundi?
How long can a nose last if it falls off just by sneezing?
This proverb is used to describe something that is extremely fragile, temporary, or unstable. It suggests that if a foundation or a situation is so weak that a minor disturbance (like a sneeze) can destroy it, it is not worth relying on or worrying about its long-term existence.