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LITERATURE · THE PROVERB COLLECTION

Kannada proverbs.
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A small collection of familiar sayings, read in their own language and understood in English.

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4 proverbs · Kannada

ಕನ್ನಡ · Perseverance
ಕೈ ಕೆಸರಾದರೆ ಬಾಯಿ ಮೊಸರು.

Traditional Kannada proverb

Read in Roman script

Kai kesaraadare baayi mosaru.

Approximate reading guide, not a pronunciation standard.

ಅರ್ಥ

ಶ್ರಮಪಟ್ಟು ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿದರೆ ಅದರ ಫಲವನ್ನು ಅನುಭವಿಸಬಹುದು ಎಂಬ ಅರ್ಥದ ಗಾದೆ.

Literal English translation

When the hands get muddy, the mouth gets curd.

Meaning in English

Work brings its rewards. Muddy hands evoke physical labour, while curd represents enjoying the result.

A small example

A gardener tends the soil regularly and later enjoys the harvest.

Wording reference: Kannada Wikiquote · traditional proverb collection ↗

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ಕನ್ನಡ · Patience
ಹನಿ ಹನಿ ಸೇರಿದರೆ ಹಳ್ಳ, ತೆನೆ ತೆನೆ ಸೇರಿದರೆ ಬಳ್ಳ.

Traditional Kannada proverb

Read in Roman script

Hani hani seridare halla, tene tene seridare balla.

Approximate reading guide, not a pronunciation standard.

ಅರ್ಥ

ಸಣ್ಣ ಸಣ್ಣ ಕೊಡುಗೆಗಳು ಸೇರಿ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಫಲವನ್ನು ಕೊಡುತ್ತವೆ ಎಂಬ ಅರ್ಥದ ಗಾದೆ.

Literal English translation

Drops together make a stream; ears of grain together fill a measure.

Meaning in English

Small things become substantial when gathered together. The second image uses a traditional grain measure.

A small example

A group completes a large task by having each person contribute a little.

Wording reference: Kannada Wikiquote · traditional proverb collection ↗

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ಕನ್ನಡ · Prudence
ಅತಿಯಾದರೆ ಅಮೃತವೂ ವಿಷ.

Traditional Kannada proverb

Read in Roman script

Atiyaadare amrutavoo visha.

Approximate reading guide, not a pronunciation standard.

ಅರ್ಥ

ಒಳ್ಳೆಯದಾದರೂ ಮಿತಿಮೀರಿದರೆ ಹಾನಿಯಾಗಬಹುದು ಎಂಬ ಅರ್ಥದ ಗಾದೆ.

Literal English translation

In excess, even nectar becomes poison.

Meaning in English

Moderation matters: too much of something pleasant or useful can become harmful. This is proverbial imagery, not medical guidance.

A small example

Enjoying a hobby is healthy, but doing it all night can interfere with rest.

Wording reference: Kannada Wikiquote · traditional proverb collection ↗

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ಕನ್ನಡ · Character
ಕಬ್ಬು ಡೊಂಕಾದರೆ ಸಿಹಿ ಡೊಂಕೇ?

Traditional Kannada proverb

Read in Roman script

Kabbu donkaadare sihi donke?

Approximate reading guide, not a pronunciation standard.

ಅರ್ಥ

ಹೊರಗಿನ ರೂಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊರತೆಯಿದ್ದರೂ ಒಳಗಿನ ಗುಣ ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂಬ ಅರ್ಥದ ಗಾದೆ.

Literal English translation

If sugarcane is crooked, is its sweetness crooked too?

Meaning in English

An unusual or imperfect appearance does not diminish inner worth. The contrast is between a cane’s shape and its sweetness.

A small example

Do not dismiss a useful handmade object merely because it is not perfectly shaped.

Wording reference: Kannada Wikiquote · traditional proverb collection ↗

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These are traditional proverbs, not quotations attributed to a named poet. Wording can vary by region. The reference links document usage; they do not establish a single inventor or place of origin.

Meanings, examples and English translations are skyvison editorial explanations, not copied dictionary definitions. Roman-script readings for Hindi and Kannada are approximate. French and English already use the Latin alphabet. Proverbs express cultural perspectives; they are not universal rules.

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