ముద్దులు గులకరా ముదిపెండ్లి కొడకా అంటే, పెండ్లికి వచ్చిన పేరంటాండ్లు అందరూ నా పెద్ద పెండ్లాలు అన్నట్టు.
muddulu gulakara mudipendli kodaka ante, pendliki vachchina perantandlu andaru na pedda pendlalu annattu.
When an elderly bridegroom was jokingly asked to say something funny, he replied " All the married ladies who have come to the marriage are my old wives." A person making himself ridiculous.
This proverb is used to describe someone who lacks common sense or humility, and instead of taking a compliment or a suggestion gracefully, they respond with an absurd, arrogant, or inappropriate remark. It mocks a person who, despite being in an awkward or late-stage situation (like an old man getting married), acts with unearned overconfidence or makes foolish claims that embarrass themselves.
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.
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.
పేరంటానికి వచ్చి పెండ్లి కొడుకు వరస యేమి అన్నట్టు.
perantaniki vachchi pendli koduku varasa yemi annattu.
When she came to the marriage feast she began to enquire how the bridegroom was related to her. i. e. she was enamoured with him. Very unseemly behaviour.
This proverb describes a person who is present at a situation or involved in a task but lacks basic knowledge about the fundamental purpose or the key people involved. It is used to mock someone's ignorance or lack of attention despite being an active participant.
* Zorn ohne Macht wird verlangt.
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.
పెళ్లికి వచ్చినవాళ్ళంతా పెళ్ళాలేనా?
pelliki vachchinavallanta pellalena?
Is everyone who comes to a wedding a bride?
This expression is used to remind someone that not every participant in an event or a process holds a primary or significant role. It highlights that just because someone is present or involved in a situation, it doesn't mean they possess the same status or importance as the central figure. It is often used to mock someone who assumes an unearned level of importance.
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.
దేవుడి పెండ్లికి అందరూ పెద్దలే.
devudi pendliki andaru peddale.
At the marriage ceremony of a god all are rulers. Where there is no head, every one does what he likes.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no clear leader or hierarchy, and everyone acts as if they are in charge or equal in authority. It is often applied to social gatherings or collaborative tasks where everyone gives orders but no one follows them, or where no specific person is assigned the responsibility of a host.
దేవుడు పెండ్లికి అందరూ పెద్దలే.
devudu pendliki andaru peddale.
At God's wedding, everyone is an elder/leader.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where there is no clear authority, hierarchy, or organization because everyone involved considers themselves to be in charge. It is often applied to chaotic events where everyone is giving orders but no one is following them.
సిగ్గంత పోయె చిన్న పెండ్లామా? పెండ్లికన్న పోదాం పెద్ద పెండ్లామా? అన్నాడట!
sigganta poye chinna pendlama? pendlikanna podam pedda pendlama? annadata!
All shame is gone, junior wife; shall we at least go to the wedding, senior wife?
This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or has already lost their reputation and continues to act shamelessly without concern for social standing. It highlights a situation where someone, having already suffered a major embarrassment or failure, behaves as if nothing happened or tries to seek further social engagement despite their loss of dignity.
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.