ముసలి ముప్పందాన కుసుమరోగం వచ్చినట్లు.
musali muppandana kusumarogam vachchinatlu.
Like suffering from a menstrual disorder in old age (specifically at the age of thirty).
This proverb is used to describe an untimely or inappropriate desire, behavior, or event that doesn't suit one's age or current stage of life. It highlights the awkwardness of things happening when the time for them has long passed.
Related Phrases
తుట్టెపురుగుకు రెక్కలు వచ్చినా, ముసలివాడికి ప్రాయం వచ్చినా పట్టపగ్గాలుండవు.
tuttepuruguku rekkalu vachchina, musalivadiki prayam vachchina pattapaggalundavu.
If an insect gets wings or an old man gets his youth back, there is no holding them back.
This proverb describes a state of uncontrollable excitement or recklessness when someone suddenly gains power, ability, or an opportunity they haven't had for a long time. It is used to mock people who act out of bounds or lose their sense of restraint when they experience a sudden, unexpected stroke of luck or a revival of spirit.
అగ్గికి చల్లదనం వచ్చినట్లు.
aggiki challadanam vachchinatlu.
Like fire becoming cold.
This expression is used to describe something that is impossible, highly improbable, or contrary to its inherent nature. It is often used to refer to a person who is usually very angry or aggressive suddenly acting calm or gentle, which feels unnatural to their character.
మంచి చేసిన ముంగిసకు ముప్పు వచ్చినట్లు
manchi chesina mungisaku muppu vachchinatlu
Like the mongoose who did a good deed but met with danger.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's good intentions or helpful actions result in a misunderstanding or negative consequences for them. It originates from the Panchatantra story where a pet mongoose saves a baby from a snake, but is killed by the mother who mistakenly thinks the mongoose harmed the child.
ముసలి కాలానికి కుసుమరోగం
musali kalaniki kusumarogam
Menstrual disease at an old age
This expression is used to mock someone who exhibits youthful desires or immature behaviors that are inappropriate for their old age. It implies that certain actions or interests are out of place given a person's stage in life.
ముసలి కాలానికి ముప్పతిప్పలు
musali kalaniki muppatippalu
Three times the troubles in old age.
This expression refers to the immense hardships, health issues, and dependencies that often plague a person during their old age. It is used to describe a situation where one faces constant, overwhelming difficulties during the final stages of life.
ముసలి ముప్పన తొలిసమర్త
musali muppana tolisamarta
Old age is the first sign of a second childhood (or first time puberty in old age)
This expression is used to mock or point out when an elderly person starts behaving like a youngster, or when someone does something completely inappropriate for their age. It literally suggests that an old person is acting as if they are hitting puberty or reaching maturity for the first time again.
ఎనుము ముసలి ఏనాది ముసలి లేవు.
enumu musali enadi musali levu.
There is no such thing as an old buffalo or an old Yenadi (tribesman).
This proverb is used to describe individuals who maintain their strength, productivity, or work capacity regardless of their age. It implies that certain beings remain robust and useful until the very end, suggesting that age is just a number for those with a strong constitution or work ethic.
రామకోటి రాశాడట తీటరోగం వచ్చిందట
ramakoti rashadata titarogam vachchindata
He wrote 'Rama Koti' because he had an itch.
This expression is used to mock someone who performs a virtuous or monumental task not out of devotion or sincerity, but because they have nothing better to do or are driven by a restless compulsion. It implies that the motive behind a good deed is trivial or flawed.
దుర్గంధ కుసుమం కంటె, నిగ్గంధ కుసుమం మేలు.
durgandha kusumam kante, niggandha kusumam melu.
An odorless flower is better than a foul-smelling flower.
This proverb suggests that having no qualities or being neutral is far better than possessing bad or toxic traits. In a social context, it implies that it is better to be around someone who is simple and unremarkable rather than someone who is talented but malicious or ill-natured.
తడిసి ముప్పందం మోసినట్టు
tadisi muppandam mosinattu
Like carrying a three-layered rope that has become soaked.
This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult task becomes significantly more burdensome due to unfavorable circumstances. Just as a heavy rope becomes much heavier and harder to carry when it absorbs water, it refers to problems that compound or get 'heavier' over time.