ఎరువుల సొమ్ములు ఎరువుల వారు ఎత్తుకొని పోతే, పెండ్లికొడుకు ముఖాన పేడనీళ్లు చల్లినట్టే ఉంటుంది.
eruvula sommulu eruvula varu ettukoni pote, pendlikoduku mukhana pedanillu challinatte untundi.
When the lenders take back the ornaments lent, it is like sprinkling cowdung water on the face of a bridegroom.
This proverb highlights the embarrassment and loss of prestige that occurs when one relies on borrowed items to maintain a false status. It is used to describe a situation where a person's temporary or superficial glory is stripped away because it wasn't theirs to begin with, leaving them humiliated in a public or important setting.
Related Phrases
శుభం పలకరా పెండ్లికొడకా అంటే.. పెండ్లికి వచ్చిన ముత్తయిదువులంతా నా పెద్ద పెండ్లాలు అన్నాడట!
shubham palakara pendlikodaka ante.. pendliki vachchina muttayiduvulanta na pedda pendlalu annadata!
When asked to speak auspicious words, the groom said all the married women at the wedding are his senior wives.
This proverb is used to describe a person who says something incredibly foolish, offensive, or inappropriate when asked to speak or act properly. It highlights the irony of someone ruining a positive situation by being tactless or utterly lacking common sense.
అరువు సొమ్ములు బరువుకు చేటు
aruvu sommulu baruvuku chetu
Borrowed jewelry is only a burden.
This proverb highlights that borrowing things (especially ornaments or jewelry) for the sake of showing off only brings anxiety and a sense of burden, as one is constantly worried about their safety and eventual return. It is used to advise people to live within their means and be content with what they own.
ఎరువుల సొమ్ములు బరువుకు చేటు, తియ్యా పెట్టా తీవుల చేటు, వాటిలో ఒకటి పోతే అప్పులచేటు.
eruvula sommulu baruvuku chetu, tiyya petta tivula chetu, vatilo okati pote appulachetu.
Borrowed ornaments cause inconvenience by their weight, pain by taking them off and putting them on, and debt if one of them is lost. He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing.
This proverb warns against the risks and anxieties of borrowing expensive items from others. It explains that while borrowed ornaments might make one look wealthy, they bring physical discomfort (burden), constant worry about their safety (hassle of handling), and a massive financial liability if something happens to them.
ఎరువుల సొమ్ములు బరువుకు చేటు, తియ్యాపెట్టా తీవుంచేయి, వాటిలో ఒకటి పోతే అప్పుల చేటు.
eruvula sommulu baruvuku chetu, tiyyapetta tivuncheyi, vatilo okati pote appula chetu.
Borrowed jewelry is a burden; it is a constant hassle to put on and take off, and if one piece is lost, it leads to debts.
This proverb warns against the risks and inconveniences of borrowing luxury items from others. It emphasizes that borrowed finery brings no real joy because of the anxiety involved in its safekeeping and the heavy financial burden of replacing it if damaged or lost.
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.
ఎరువుల సొమ్ము బరువుల చేటు, తీయ పెట్ట తీపుల చేటు, అందులో ఒకటి పోతే అప్పుల చేటు
eruvula sommu baruvula chetu, tiya petta tipula chetu, andulo okati pote appula chetu
Borrowed wealth is a burden, eating sweets brings harm, and if any of it is lost, it leads to debt.
This proverb warns about the dangers of borrowing and the consequences of careless living. It highlights that borrowed money or items are never truly yours and create a psychological or financial burden. Similarly, overindulgence (sweets) leads to health issues. Ultimately, it emphasizes that if borrowed assets are lost or wasted, it results in a cycle of debt and ruin.
ఎదురుగా ఉన్నవాడే పెళ్ళికొడుకు
eduruga unnavade pellikoduku
The man in front is the bridegroom.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone chooses the most immediate or obvious option available because they lack the time, patience, or resources to look for a better alternative. It implies settling for what is right in front of one's eyes.
ఎరవుల సొమ్ములు బరువుల చేటు, తియ్యను పెట్టను తీపుల చేటు, దానిలో ఒకటిపోతే అప్పలచేటు.
eravula sommulu baruvula chetu, tiyyanu pettanu tipula chetu, danilo okatipote appalachetu.
Borrowed ornaments are a burden; putting them on and taking them off is a hassle; if one is lost, it results in debt.
This proverb warns against the risks and hassles of borrowing items (especially jewelry or valuables) from others. It implies that borrowed luxury brings more anxiety than joy, as one must constantly guard them, and any loss leads to financial ruin or long-term debt to repay the lender.
పిల్లిని చంకబెట్టుకొని పెండ్లికి వెళ్లినట్టు.
pillini chankabettukoni pendliki vellinattu.
Going to a marriage with a cat under your arm.
This expression refers to someone who burdens themselves with unnecessary or problematic things while heading to an important event or starting a new task. It highlights how focusing on trivial or distracting matters can ruin a significant occasion or lead to unwanted trouble.
The cat is a bad omen. Transgressing the rules of society.
ఏడుస్తూ ఏరువాక సాగితే, కాడి మోకులు దొంగలు ఎత్తుకొని పోయారట.
edustu eruvaka sagite, kadi mokulu dongalu ettukoni poyarata.
While the man was sluggishly ploughing, thieves stole the rope collars.
This proverb describes a situation where starting a task with a negative attitude, lack of enthusiasm, or a heavy heart leads to further misfortune or failure. It implies that if you don't put your heart into your work, even the basic tools or opportunities will be lost, or the outcome will be naturally jinxed.