వేసినట్టే వేస్తే, వెర్రివాడైనా గెలుచును
vesinatte veste, verrivadaina geluchunu
If played exactly as before, even a fool can win.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of consistency and repetition in mastering a skill. It suggests that if one repeats a successful action or strategy without deviation, even someone with limited intelligence or skill can eventually achieve success.
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వెర్రివాడు ఏతం తొక్కినట్లు
verrivadu etam tokkinatlu
Like a fool operating a water lever
This expression is used to describe a person who continues to do a task mechanically or pointlessly without knowing when to stop or understanding the purpose of the work. Just as a foolish person might keep treading a water lever (etam) even after the fields are flooded or the vessel is empty, it refers to mindless repetition or inefficient effort.
ఏగిలి దున్నితే వెలితిమాలకైనా పండుతుంది
egili dunnite velitimalakaina pandutundi
If you plow early in the morning, even a poor farmer will see a harvest.
This proverb emphasizes the importance of punctuality and hard work in agriculture. 'Egili' refers to the very early morning hours (pre-dawn). It suggests that starting work early is so effective that even someone with limited resources or skills can achieve a good yield.
వేసినట్టే వేస్తే, వెర్రివాడు అయినా గెలుచును
vesinatte veste, verrivadu ayina geluchunu
With continued attempts, even a fool may win. A fool's bolt may sometimes hit the mark.
This proverb emphasizes the power of consistency, practice, and perseverance. It suggests that even someone who lacks natural talent or intelligence can achieve success if they repeatedly perform a task with focus and dedication. In usage, it is often cited to encourage someone to stick to a routine or to highlight that steady practice leads to mastery.
ఇచ్చేవాణ్ని చూస్తే, చచ్చేవాడైనా లేచును
ichchevanni chuste, chachchevadaina lechunu
Even a dying man will rise up when he sees a liberal person. With the hope of receiving something from him.
This proverb highlights the power of generosity or the allure of receiving something for free. It implies that the prospect of receiving a gift or charity is so motivating that it can revitalize someone even in their weakest state. It is often used to describe situations where people suddenly become active or interested when there is a profit or benefit to be gained.
కాలికి వేస్తే వేలికి, వేలికి వేస్తే కాలికి
kaliki veste veliki, veliki veste kaliki
If tied to the leg, it moves to the finger; if tied to the finger, it moves to the leg.
This expression describes a person who is extremely manipulative, slippery, or cunning. It is used for someone who always has a counter-argument or a way to twist words to escape accountability, making it impossible to pin them down to a single point.
వెర్రివాడిని వెర్రివాడు అంటే వెక్కి వెక్కి ఏడ్చాడట
verrivadini verrivadu ante vekki vekki edchadata
When a fool was called a fool, he sobbed and cried.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is offended or hurt by a truth that is obvious to everyone else. It highlights the irony of a person reacting emotionally when their well-known flaws or characteristics are pointed out directly to them.
ఇంటివారు వేలుచూపితే బయటివారు కాలుచూపుతారు
intivaru veluchupite bayativaru kaluchuputaru
If the family members show a finger, outsiders will show a leg.
This proverb highlights that if you disrespect or expose the weaknesses of your own family members to others, outsiders will take it as an opportunity to treat them even worse. It is a warning to maintain family unity and dignity in public, as any internal crack allows others to exploit or insult the family more severely.
వేలుకు వేస్తే కాలికి, కాలికి వేస్తే వేలికి.
veluku veste kaliki, kaliki veste veliki.
If put on the finger it goes to the toe, and if put on the toe it goes to the finger.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely manipulative, inconsistent, or shifty in their speech. It refers to someone who changes their story or logic constantly to suit their convenience, making it impossible to pin them down to a single fact or commitment.
ఇల్లు గెలవలేనివాడు రచ్చ గెలుచునా?
illu gelavalenivadu rachcha geluchuna?
Will he who cannot rule his own house, rule in the council? He who has no voice in the valley, will have none in the council. (Spanish.)
This proverb suggests that one must first be capable of managing their own personal affairs or household before trying to lead or influence the public. It is used to point out that if someone lacks success or discipline in their private life, they are unlikely to achieve it in external or social matters.
* Quien no aprista en vallejo, no aprista en consejo.
ఇంట గెలిచి రచ్చ గెలువు
inta gelichi rachcha geluvu
Win at home first, then win in the assembly (public).
This proverb emphasizes that one should first achieve success or harmony within their own household or personal life before attempting to achieve success in the outside world or public affairs. It is often used to advise someone to settle internal matters before focusing on external competitions.