పాచ్చాసాహెబు కూతురైనా, పెండ్లికొడుక్కి పెండ్లామే
pachchasahebu kuturaina, pendlikodukki pendlame
Even if she is the daughter of a king (Badshah), she is still a wife to the groom.
This proverb is used to signify that regardless of one's social status, wealth, or power in the outside world, certain roles and relationships within a family or specific context remain equal or defined by their function. It emphasizes that in a marriage, the bride is a wife first, irrespective of her father's stature.
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.
పేడు ముదిరి పెండ్లికొడుకగు
pedu mudiri pendlikodukagu
A wooden chip matures to become a bridegroom
This expression is used to describe a situation where a child or a person who was once small, insignificant, or looked down upon has now grown up and reached a significant milestone or status in life. It emphasizes the passage of time and the natural progression of growth.
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.
ఢిల్లీ పాచ్ఛా కూతురైనా పెళ్ళికొడుకుకి లోకువే
dhilli pachchha kuturaina pellikodukuki lokuve
Even if she is the daughter of the Emperor of Delhi, she is subordinate to the groom.
This proverb highlights traditional social dynamics where a bride, regardless of her high status or wealthy background, is expected to respect her husband and his family. It is used to suggest that personal status does not override the fundamental roles within a marriage or a specific relationship context.
పేరంటానికి వచ్చి పెండ్లికొడుకు వరస ఏమన్నట్లు
perantaniki vachchi pendlikoduku varasa emannatlu
Coming to the ceremony and asking how you are related to the groom
This proverb describes a person who is involved in an event or task but lacks basic knowledge or awareness of the fundamental details. It is used to mock someone who shows up for an occasion but doesn't even know the primary people involved.
పెళ్ళాం పోతే పెళ్ళికొడుకు అయినట్లు
pellam pote pellikoduku ayinatlu
Like becoming a groom when the wife passes away.
This expression is used to describe someone who finds a perverse or inappropriate reason to celebrate or feel renewed after a tragedy. It mocks a person who, instead of grieving a loss, treats it as an opportunity for a fresh start or acts with misplaced enthusiasm.
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.
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.
పేదవానికి పెండ్లామే ఆస్తి
pedavaniki pendlame asti
For a poor man, his wife is his only wealth.
This proverb suggests that for someone with no material possessions or financial resources, a supportive and hardworking life partner is their greatest asset and source of strength. It highlights the value of companionship and family over material riches in times of poverty.
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.