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 ↗