పిలవని పేరంటానికి వెళ్ళితే పీటకోళ్ల దెబ్బ

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Man proposes, God disposes'. It is used to describe situations where human plans fail or take an unexpected turn due to fate or circumstances beyond one's control.

This expression is used to describe someone who attends an event or involves themselves in a situation without being invited. It highlights the awkwardness or inappropriateness of showing up at a social gathering (perantamu) where one's presence was not requested, or starting a religious fast (okkapoddu) without prior commitment or notification.

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.

This proverb is used to describe an unwanted or uninvited guest who arrives unexpectedly. It highlights the awkwardness of someone participating in an event or making a commitment (like a religious fast) without proper invitation or prior notice, often causing inconvenience to others.

This expression is used to describe how children are so active and energetic that they don't seem to feel the cold even in winter. Just as the inanimate wooden legs of a stool (peetakoallu) are unaffected by the weather, children playing outdoors often ignore the cold temperature.

This expression is used to describe someone who interferes in others' business without being asked, or someone who shows up at an event without an invitation. It highlights the awkwardness or inappropriateness of being involved in something where one's presence was neither requested nor expected.

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.

This expression is used to describe a person who carries unnecessary baggage or clings to something burdensome while going to an important or celebratory event. It highlights the absurdity of holding onto something that hinders one's enjoyment or ease during a significant occasion.

This expression is used to describe something that is incomplete, half-baked, or in an intermediate state where it is neither here nor there. It highlights the uselessness or dissatisfaction caused by things that are not fully developed or finished, such as a task left halfway or a skill that is poorly acquired.

This proverb describes a situation where someone voluntarily invites a dangerous or troublesome person into their lives or affairs, essentially creating their own misfortune. It is used when a person's own actions or invitations lead to a predictable disaster or threat.