అల్లికాయల సందడిలో పెండ్లి మరిచినట్లు
allikayala sandadilo pendli marichinatlu
In his haste about the Alli kâyas he forgot the marriage. Alli kâya is the fruit of the Memecylon Capitellatum.
This expression describes a situation where someone gets so distracted by trivial or minor tasks that they forget the most important objective or the main purpose of an event. It is used to critique poor prioritization or being easily sidetracked by insignificant details.
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పెండ్లి సందట్లో బొట్టుకట్ట మరిచినాడట.
pendli sandatlo bottukatta marichinadata.
In the bustle of the marriage he forgot to tie on the Boṭṭu.
This proverb is used to describe a person who gets so caught up in trivial details or the chaotic atmosphere of an event that they forget the most essential or primary task. It highlights a lack of focus on the main objective while being distracted by secondary activities.
నీ పెండ్లి పాడుగా ఉంది గాని నా పెండ్లి తాంబూలానికి రమ్మన్నాడట
ni pendli paduga undi gani na pendli tambulaniki rammannadata
Your marriage is rubbish, come to my marriage and betel.
This expression describes a person who is extremely selfish and dismissive of others' priorities. It refers to someone who ignores the importance of another person's significant event (like their own wedding) while demanding they attend and participate in his own affairs.
బాజాల సందడిలో మంగళ సూత్రాన్ని మరిచారట
bajala sandadilo mangala sutranni maricharata
They forgot the Mangala Sutra in the noise of the wedding music.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gets so caught up in trivial or peripheral activities and celebrations that they forget the most essential or core task at hand. It highlights poor prioritization or losing focus due to distractions.
నీ పెండ్లి పాడైంది నా పెండ్లికి తాంబూలానికి రమ్మన్నాడట.
ni pendli padaindi na pendliki tambulaniki rammannadata.
They said your wedding is ruined, so come to my wedding to collect the ritual betel leaves (tamboolam).
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely insensitive or selfish. It refers to a situation where someone ignores another person's tragedy or loss and instead asks them for help or participation in their own celebration. It highlights a complete lack of empathy.
నీ పెండ్లి పాడైపోయిందిలే, నా పెండ్లికి దివిటీలు పట్టమన్నాడట
ni pendli padaipoyindile, na pendliki divitilu pattamannadata
He said, 'Your wedding is ruined anyway, so come and hold the torches for my wedding.'
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely selfish and lacks empathy. It refers to someone who, instead of comforting or helping a person in a crisis, tries to exploit that person's misfortune for their own personal gain or service.
పెండ్లి మర్నాడు పెళ్ళికొడుకు ముఖాన పెద్దమ్మ వేలాడుతున్నది
pendli marnadu pellikoduku mukhana peddamma veladutunnadi
The day after the marriage the goddess of misfortune appeared in the face of the bridegroom. The bridegroom looked a poor creature when stripped of all his finery.
This expression is used to describe someone who looks unusually gloomy, dull, or miserable during a time that is supposed to be joyful or celebratory. 'Peddamma' (Jyestha Devi) symbolizes misfortune or lethargy, contrasting with the expected happiness of a newlywed.
పెళ్ళివారికి పెళ్ళి సందడి, అడుసుకాళ్ళవాడికి ఏలాడుతుంది.
pellivariki pelli sandadi, adusukallavadiki eladutundi.
For the wedding party, it's a festive bustle; for the one with muddy feet, it's a heavy burden hanging on.
This proverb highlights how different people perceive the same situation based on their personal circumstances. While a wedding is a joyous celebration for the family, the laborer or the person tasked with hard work (the one with muddy feet) only experiences the exhaustion and the weight of the tasks. It is used to describe situations where one person's celebration is another person's struggle.
తప్పు తిని కులం మరిచినట్టు
tappu tini kulam marichinattu
Eating to excess, he forgets his caste. Said of a man who, being sumptuously entertained, forgets his low origin.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone commits a mistake or falls into bad habits and consequently forgets their roots, values, or original identity. It specifically refers to how a single improper act or a lapse in judgment can lead to a complete loss of self-respect or social standing.
పెండ్లి సందడిలో పుస్తె కట్టడం మరచినట్లు
pendli sandadilo puste kattadam marachinatlu
Like forgetting to tie the sacred thread in the rush of the wedding.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gets so caught up in the minor details or the chaotic atmosphere of an event that they forget the most essential or primary task. It highlights a lack of focus on the main objective despite much activity.
నీ పెళ్ళి పాడైపోను, నా పెళ్ళికి వచ్చి కాగడా వెయ్యి అన్నట్లు
ni pelli padaiponu, na pelliki vachchi kagada veyyi annatlu
Like saying, 'May your wedding be ruined, but come and hold a torch at mine.'
This expression describes a person's extreme selfishness and lack of empathy. It refers to someone who curses or wishes ill upon others, yet shamelessly expects those same people to help them or serve them in their own endeavors.