Thursday, August 05, 2010

Goan Proverbs & Sayings

Saying in Konkani
Von ranteleacho khuim ximur kaddcho poddta.

Lit. TranslationSomeone else may be required to clean the nose of a person who makes sweets.

Meaning:Sometimes we have to favour someone if he/she is found useful work for our own needs.

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous2:31 AM

    Thanks, today in Goa the proverb is really true.
    We need everyone even though we do not like them.
    Rightly said. A minister may be useful so....ximur kaddcho poddta noi ?

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  2. Anonymous2:32 AM

    Thanks, today in Goa the proverb is really true.
    We need everyone even though we do not like them.
    Rightly said. A minister may be useful so....ximur kaddcho poddta noi ?

    ReplyDelete