పెండ్లికి చేసిన పప్పు పేరంటాండ్రు రవచుడను సరిపోయింది.
pendliki chesina pappu perantandru ravachudanu saripoyindi.
The dal prepared for the wedding was just enough for the ladies to taste during the ceremony.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where resources gathered for a large task or event were completely consumed by a minor preliminary activity, leaving nothing for the main purpose. It highlights poor planning or an unexpected shortage.
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.
తిండిలేనమ్మ తిరుణాళ్లకు పోతే ఎక్కనూ దిగనూ సరిపోయిందట
tindilenamma tirunallaku pote ekkanu diganu saripoyindata
When a woman who had no food went to a fair, her time was spent just climbing up and down.
This proverb describes a situation where a person lacks basic resources but attempts a grand or busy task, only to find that the effort required for the logistics of the task consumes all their energy without yielding any benefit. It is used to mock people who participate in events they cannot afford or sustain, resulting in unnecessary struggle instead of enjoyment.
ఇల్లు కట్టి చూడు, పెళ్లి చేసి చూడు
illu katti chudu, pelli chesi chudu
Try building a house, try making a marriage. An expense greater than contemplated. Building and the marrying of children are great wasters.
This proverb highlights that building a home and organizing a marriage are the two most challenging and resource-intensive tasks in a person's life. It suggests that one only understands the true extent of the effort, financial strain, and unforeseen difficulties involved once they actually undertake these responsibilities.
కొండముచ్చు పెండ్లికి కోతి పేరంటాలు
kondamuchchu pendliki koti perantalu
A monkey is the guest of honor at a langur's wedding.
This proverb is used to describe a situation where an incompetent or unworthy person is invited to lead or participate in an event managed by someone equally unsuitable. It highlights a mismatch of standards or a gathering of fools, implying that when the host and the guest are both ridiculous, the outcome will be chaotic or absurd.
పెండ్లికి ముందు బాగా కండ్లు తెరచుకొని చూచి, పెండ్లికాగానే కండ్లు సగం మూసుకుని చూచీ చూడనట్లుండాలి.
pendliki mundu baga kandlu terachukoni chuchi, pendlikagane kandlu sagam musukuni chuchi chudanatlundali.
Open your eyes wide before marriage, but after marriage, keep them half-closed and act as if you see but don't see.
This proverb advises individuals to be extremely cautious and observant while choosing a life partner. However, once married, it suggests that one should be tolerant and overlook minor faults or imperfections in their spouse to maintain a harmonious and happy relationship.
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.
తాను చేసిన పాపం తనువుతో, తల్లి చేసిన పాపం ధరణితో.
tanu chesina papam tanuvuto, talli chesina papam dharanito.
The sin committed by oneself stays with the body, the sin committed by the mother stays with the earth.
This proverb highlights the gravity and consequences of actions. It suggests that while an individual's personal mistakes or sins affect their own physical being or life journey, a mother's actions have a much broader, foundational impact on the lineage or the environment. It is often used to emphasize accountability and the lasting legacy of one's deeds.
వేసిన వత్తికి, పోసిన చమురుకు సరిపోయింది.
vesina vattiki, posina chamuruku saripoyindi.
It matched the wick placed and the oil poured.
This expression is used to describe a situation where the effort or resources invested are exactly equal to the result obtained, leaving no profit or extra benefit. It refers to a 'break-even' scenario where one's hard work only just covers the basic costs, often used when someone feels their efforts were barely worth the outcome.
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.