వాసనంటూ ఉంటే ఏ గుడ్డ కప్పినా ఆగదు
vasanantu unte e gudda kappina agadu
If there is a smell, no matter what cloth you cover it with, it won't stop.
This expression suggests that the truth, especially something negative or a secret, cannot be hidden for long. No matter how much one tries to conceal or cover up a bad reputation or a mistake, it will eventually manifest and become known to everyone.
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కాడు కాలుతూ ఉంటే, కన్నె ఎదుగుతూ ఉంటుంది.
kadu kalutu unte, kanne edugutu untundi.
While the graveyard is burning, the maiden is growing.
This proverb highlights the cycle of life and the relentless passage of time. It illustrates that even while death and destruction are occurring in one place (the graveyard), life and growth continue elsewhere. It is used to describe the inevitable continuity of life and the simultaneous nature of ending and beginning.
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.
చెప్పులవానికి లోకమంతా తోలుతో కప్పినట్లుంటుంది
cheppulavaniki lokamanta toluto kappinatluntundi
To a person wearing sandals, it feels as if the whole world is covered in leather.
This proverb describes a subjective perspective. Just as someone wearing shoes feels the entire ground is soft and protected, a person's own situation or solutions can color their perception of the entire world. It is often used to suggest that if you take care of your own needs or change your mindset, external problems seem to disappear.
సన్నెకల్లు లేకపోతే పెళ్ళి ఆగదు, సంధ్య వార్చకపోతే సంధ్య ఆగదు
sannekallu lekapote pelli agadu, sandhya varchakapote sandhya agadu
A wedding won't stop without a grinding stone, and sunset won't stop if one doesn't perform the evening ritual.
This proverb emphasizes that life and nature continue to move forward regardless of minor obstacles or whether an individual performs their rituals or duties. It is used to suggest that certain formalities are secondary to the larger process, and the world does not stop for anyone.
పదును తప్పినా అదను తప్పినా పన్నుదండుగ
padunu tappina adanu tappina pannudanduga
If sharpness is lost or if the season is missed, the tax is a waste.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and preparedness in agriculture. If the tools aren't sharp or if the farmer misses the specific sowing window (season), the crop will fail, making the payment of land taxes a total loss. It is used more broadly to signify that performing a task without proper preparation or at the wrong time leads to wasted effort and resources.
పుట్టు వాసనా, పెట్టు వాసనా?
puttu vasana, pettu vasana?
Is this natural fragrance, or borrowed perfume ? Said of a man of great pretensions but of no real learning.
This expression is used to distinguish between natural, inherent qualities (character or talent) and artificial, acquired, or temporary ones. It emphasizes that true nature (puttu vasana) is permanent, while external influences or pretenses (pettu vasana) are transient.
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.
గాడిద గుడ్డు, కప్ప తలకాయ
gadida guddu, kappa talakaya
A donkey's egg and a frog's head
This expression is used to describe something that is non-existent, nonsensical, or a complete waste of time. It refers to a ridiculous or imaginary object that has no value or reality, often used to dismiss someone's foolish claims or a futile outcome.
రాముని వంటి రాజుంటే, హనుమంతుని వంటి బంటు ఉంటాడు
ramuni vanti rajunte, hanumantuni vanti bantu untadu
If there is a king like Rama, there will be a servant like Hanuman.
This expression highlights the reciprocal relationship between a leader and a follower. It suggests that a noble, just, and great leader (like Lord Rama) will naturally inspire and command the absolute loyalty, dedication, and strength of an extraordinary subordinate (like Hanuman). It is used to imply that the quality of a team or worker often reflects the quality of their leadership.
ఇంగువ కట్టిన గుడ్డ వాసనపోదు.
inguva kattina gudda vasanapodu.
The cloth that wrapped asafoetida will never lose its scent.
This proverb describes how a person's past status, experiences, or reputation (good or bad) continue to influence their character or how others perceive them, even after their circumstances have changed. It is often used to refer to someone who was once wealthy or powerful and still carries those mannerisms or 'aura' even if they are currently poor.