- Khellelek asha chadi, nahllalek chiccol chadu - The more you have the more you want
- Goo khatthalek meeshi dhartalo - An accomplice in an evil act
- Goo nai, bhattu haaggilo - The same thing said in a different way
- Muttha gala ghalche - Indulging in fruitless activity
- Duddu deevnu nainthu pouncha vocche - Paying for something which should have been free anyway
- Valleka phala jud way? - He is not heavy father, he is my brother
- God thukkoche - Feeling sleepy
- Raathri palaile banyenthu divasache podche she - Getting into trouble knowingly
- Vatteri watthale vaga makka yevnu khaga - Inviting unnecessary trouble
- Maattheri booth basla - Obsessed
- Kimsa maasa khavnu jathi bhadche - Losing respect by indulging in some minor vice
- Ghoder baisunu sooru pilleri matthe laggana - You can''t get drunk if you are riding a horse!
- Thonda theelu thimbana - Can''t keep a secret
- Haaggu jatthana gaddo sodduche - Waiting till the last minute
- Kansena kurdeka vaata dakkoche she - Like a half witted person guiding an idiot
- Katt katta visha - Poisonous character
- Toppi dovorche - Deceiving.
- Kappani kalle - Ripped off
Credits: Written by my uncle Dr Bob Kamath
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Amchigle Gyadi (Konkani Proverbs/Sayings)
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2 comments:
We should start using these proverbs while speaking in konkani.
its great
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