వచ్చే కాలము కన్నా, వచ్చిన కాలము మేలు.
vachche kalamu kanna, vachchina kalamu melu.
The past is better than the future. "The good old times."
This expression is used to reflect on the past with nostalgia or to express skepticism about the future. It suggests that people often perceive the present or the unknown future as more difficult or uncertain compared to the 'good old days' they have already experienced.
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కుక్కకు కూడా కలిసివచ్చే కాలమని ఉంటుంది.
kukkaku kuda kalisivachche kalamani untundi.
Even a dog will have a favorable time.
This expression is the Telugu equivalent of 'Every dog has its day.' It is used to suggest that everyone, no matter how insignificant or unfortunate they may seem, will eventually have a period of success, luck, or opportunity in their life.
అచ్చివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచొచ్చే కొడుకు పుట్టాడట
achchivachche kalaniki nadichochche koduku puttadata
When good times are meant to come, a son who can already walk is born.
This proverb is used to describe a stroke of extreme good luck or serendipity. It implies that when fortune favors someone, everything falls into place effortlessly and benefits arrive in a ready-to-use or advanced state, surpassing normal expectations.
కలిసివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచి వచ్చే బిడ్డలు పుడతారు
kalisivachche kalaniki nadichi vachche biddalu pudataru
When the time is favorable, children will come walking to you.
This proverb signifies that when luck or time is on your side, success and prosperity come effortlessly. It is used to describe a period of life where everything falls into place perfectly without much struggle, and even unexpected benefits occur.
ముందు వచ్చిన చెవులకన్నా, వెనక వచ్చిన కొమ్ములు వాడి
mundu vachchina chevulakanna, venaka vachchina kommulu vadi
The horns which came last are sharper than the ears which came first. Said of a new comer wishing to usurp authority over his seniors.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where a newcomer, junior, or younger person surpasses their senior or predecessor in skill, power, or success. It highlights that experience (age) doesn't always guarantee superiority over late-blooming talent or sharp ambition.
అచ్చివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచివచ్చే కొడుకు పుడతాడు
achchivachche kalaniki nadichivachche koduku pudatadu
In favorable times, a son will be born who can already walk.
This proverb is used to describe a streak of extreme good luck. It suggests that when one's fortune is at its peak, everything happens effortlessly and yields extraordinary results beyond expectations. It is often cited when a person experiences a series of positive events where even the smallest effort leads to great success.
కలిసివచ్చే కాలానికి నడిచివచ్చే కొడుకు
kalisivachche kalaniki nadichivachche koduku
When the time is favorable, children will walk into your life.
This proverb signifies that when fortune is on your side, everything falls into place effortlessly and success comes looking for you. It is used to describe a period of great luck where even unexpected positive events occur without much effort.
కళ్యాణము వచ్చినా కక్కు వచ్చినా ఆగదు
kalyanamu vachchina kakku vachchina agadu
When marriage comes, or vomiting, it cannot be stopped.
This proverb is used to indicate that certain events in life are inevitable and beyond human control once they are set in motion. Just as a physical urge like vomiting cannot be suppressed, significant life events like marriage will happen when the time is right, regardless of attempts to delay or stop them.
గతకాలము మేలు వచ్చుకాలము కంటెన్
gatakalamu melu vachchukalamu kanten
The past is better than the future to come.
This proverb expresses nostalgia and the human tendency to believe that 'the good old days' were superior to the present or the uncertain future. It is often used when people are dissatisfied with current circumstances or are apprehensive about upcoming changes, suggesting that what has passed was more comfortable, virtuous, or prosperous.
కలిసి వచ్చే కాలం వస్తే, నడిచి వచ్చే కొడుకు పుడతాడు
kalisi vachche kalam vaste, nadichi vachche koduku pudatadu
When times are favorable a walking (precocious) son will be born.
When circumstances are favorable, good things happen in quick succession. One should wait for the right time, when good fortune will smile on him, instead of losing hope in moments of misfortune.
చచ్చినట్లు కలవచ్చినా మేలుకోక తప్పదు
chachchinatlu kalavachchina melukoka tappadu
Even if you dream as if you are dead, you must wake up eventually.
This proverb is used to emphasize that no matter how deep an illusion, an escape, or a terrible situation may be, one must eventually return to reality and face the facts of life. It highlights the inevitability of facing the truth.