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 ↗