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Friday 16 September 2011

Tamil proverbs

Aatril pottalum alandhu podu
  • ஆற்றில் போட்டாலும் அளந்து போடு
  • Even when throwing in the river, measure what you throw
  • Think before you spend your resources (or) Be just before you are generous.

Aazham paarkamal kaalai vidadhe
  • ஆழம் பார்க்காமல் காலை விடாதே
  • Don't step in the river without knowing its depth.
  • Look before you leap.

Ainthil Valayaathathu Aimbathil Valayaathu
  • ஐந்தில் வளையாதது ஐம்பதில் வளையாது
  • What won't bend at five will not bend at fifty (literal)
  • You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Agathin Azhagu Mugathil Theriyum
  • அகத்தின் அழகு முகத்தில் தெரியும்
  • The beauty of the soul is shown in the face (literal)
  • Face is the index of the mind.

Aadath thireyathaval medaii konal enralaam
  • ஆடத் தெரியாதவள் மேடை கோணல் என்றாளாம்
  • She who cannot dance says the stage is imperfect (literal)
  • A bad workman blames his tools.

Aakkap porthuavanukku aarap porukkavillai'
  • ஆக்கப் பொறுத்தவனுக்கு ஆறப் பொறுக்கவில்லை
  • He could wait for the food to be cooked, but couldn't wait for it cool down (literal)
  • You waited this much, wait just a bit more.

Adi mel adi vaithal ammium nagarum
  • அடி மேல் அடி வைத்தால் அம்மி்யும் நகரும்
  • If you keep hitting it, even the ammi will move. (Ammi is a large grind stone usually not moved from its position) (literal)
  • Try and try till you succeed.

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