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.
Related Phrases
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.
నాయనకు పెండ్లి సంబరము, అమ్మకు సవతి సంకటము
nayanaku pendli sambaramu, ammaku savati sankatamu
The father celebrates the marriage, while the mother suffers the hardship of a co-wife.
This proverb describes a situation where one person's joy or celebration causes direct misery or hardship to another. It is used to highlight conflicting interests or cases where an action is selfishly celebrated without considering the pain it inflicts on those closest.
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.
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.
మరిచిపోయి మారుబొట్టులో మజ్జిగ పోసినట్లు
marichipoyi marubottulo majjiga posinatlu
By mistake she poured buttermilk into buttermilk. Absence of mind, but no harm done.
This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely absent-minded or confused. It depicts a scenario where someone, in a state of deep forgetfulness or distraction, tries to serve buttermilk onto the decorative mark (bindi/bottu) on their forehead instead of into a bowl or leaf.
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.
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.
నా పెండ్లి సగమైన దంటే, ఎట్లనయ్యా అంటే, నేను పెండ్లి కొడుకుగా సిద్దంగా ఉన్నాను, మిగతా సగానికి పెండ్లికూతురే కావాలన్నాడట.
na pendli sagamaina dante, etlanayya ante, nenu pendli kodukuga siddanga unnanu, migata saganiki pendlikuture kavalannadata.
When asked how his marriage is half-finished, he said, 'I am ready as the groom, only the bride is needed for the other half.'
This humorous proverb is used to describe someone who claims to be halfway through a task when they have actually done nothing but be available. It mocks people who show excessive confidence or claim progress despite lacking the most essential components or cooperation of others to complete a task.
కొడుకు పెండ్లి సంగతి యోచించేటప్పుడు మనమళ్ళ మనవర్తి సంగతి గూడ మనసులో బెట్టుకోవాల
koduku pendli sangati yochinchetappudu manamalla manavarti sangati guda manasulo bettukovala
While planning for a son's marriage, one must also keep the maintenance of grandchildren in mind.
This expression highlights the importance of long-term thinking and foresight. It suggests that when making a major decision or commitment, one should not just look at the immediate event, but also prepare for the future responsibilities and consequences that will inevitably follow.