तित्राको मुखै वैरी
Titra ko mukhai bairi.
If you too much talk, you will be in trouble.
Taato paani le ghar dadhdaina
Taato paani le ghar dadhdaina
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Titra ko mukhai bairi.
If you too much talk, you will be in trouble.
Tai raani mai raani, ko bharlaa kuwa ko paani.
Who will do the work if nobody does nothing?
Thutuno ra mutuno jugaunu.
Control your mouth and sexual desire.
Nepali proverbs reuse the same images — the same animals, tools and weather — to land different lessons. These use some of the same words.
Aafno nun, aafnai paani, khau juwai kokha taani
Take care of your own needs before worrying about others
Aaja ghar pugiyela ta? aafnai khutta lai sodha
Don't rely on others, trust your own abilities and judgment
Majhi ko ghar machha upahar.
Gifting something one already has plenty of
Swasni maanchhe ko thar chhaina, logne maanchhe ko ghar chhaina.
Not having something of importance to one's identity by him/herself anymore
Tai raani mai raani, ko bharlaa kuwa ko paani.
Who will do the work if nobody does nothing?
Baada ko ghar maa sabai pujaari.