Saturday, March 21, 2009

Depth without...

Tamil: Aazham paakamal kaalai vidadhe.
Intended meaning: Look before you leap.
Transliteration: Depth without looking leg do not leave.

Drunkard speech...

Tamil: Kudigaran Pechchu Vidinja pochu.
Intended meaning: A drunkard's words are gone when the next day dawns.
Transliteration: Drunkard speech next-day-dawning gone.

Mother-in-law kicking...

Tamil: Maamiyaar udaithaal mann kudam. Marumagal udaithaal pon kudam.
Intended meaning: The mother-in-law is always right...
Transliteration: Mother-in-law kicking mud pot. Daughter-in-law kicking gold pot.