రాని వానిని పిలువ వేడుక
rani vanini piluva veduka
Inviting someone who won't come is a celebration.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes a grand or polite gesture knowing full well that it won't be accepted or fulfilled. It implies a sense of relief or hollow formality, where the host offers something for the sake of appearances because they are certain the other person will decline, thus saving the host from any real effort or expense.
Related Phrases
అమ్మా అని పిలువని నోరు కుమ్మరిమను ద్రవ్వినట్టి గుంట.
amma ani piluvani noru kummarimanu dravvinatti gunta.
A mouth that does not call out 'Mother' is like a pit dug by a potter for clay.
This expression emphasizes the importance of gratitude and affection towards one's mother. It suggests that a person who lacks the basic emotion or decency to address their mother with love is as hollow and useless as a hole in the ground from which clay has been extracted.
రాని కాలానికి రాని పాట్లు.
rani kalaniki rani patlu.
Unprecedented troubles for unprecedented times.
This expression is used to describe a situation where one encounters strange, unexpected, or extraordinary difficulties that have never been seen before. It often refers to a period of bad luck or changing times where the nature of problems is uniquely challenging or bizarre.
పలుచన పంట వేడుక, ఒత్తు చూపుల వేడుక
paluchana panta veduka, ottu chupula veduka
Sparse crop is a celebration for the harvest; dense crop is a celebration for the eyes.
This proverb highlights a practical observation in farming. A sparse crop (pachuni panta) is easy to harvest and manage, making the work celebratory. Conversely, a dense, lush crop (ottu panta) is beautiful to look at and brings joy to the eyes, even if it requires more intensive labor during the harvest.
పొరిగింటి కలహము విన వేడుక
poriginti kalahamu vina veduka
Quarrelling in one's neighbour's house is pleasant to listen to.
This proverb is used to describe the human tendency to find interest or amusement in the problems or disputes of others, as long as they do not affect oneself. It highlights the schadenfreude or curiosity people have regarding private matters of their neighbors.
ఇప్ప పూలకు వాసన వెదకవలెనా?
ippa pulaku vasana vedakavalena?
Do you need to search for the fragrance of Ippa flowers?
This expression refers to something that is obvious and doesn't require proof or searching. Just as the strong scent of Ippa flowers (Madhuca Longifolia) is instantly recognizable and fills the air without effort, certain truths or qualities are so evident that they do not need investigation or validation.
పొరుగింటి కలహం విన వేడుక
poruginti kalaham vina veduka
A quarrel in the neighbor's house is a joy to hear.
This proverb highlights a common human tendency to find entertainment or amusement in the conflicts and troubles of others, particularly neighbors, while ignoring one's own issues. It describes the voyeuristic pleasure people sometimes take in gossip and local drama.
రాని పాట పాడ వేడుక, బోడి తల అంట వేడుక
rani pata pada veduka, bodi tala anta veduka
It is fun to sing a song one doesn't know, and fun to style a bald head.
This proverb describes a situation where someone enthusiastically attempts tasks they have no aptitude for or tries to manage resources that are non-existent. It is used to mock people who waste effort on futile, clumsy, or unnecessary actions just for the sake of appearances or out of ignorance.
భోజనం చేసిన వానికి అన్నం పెట్టడం వేడుక, బోడి తల వాడికి తలంటడం వేడుక.
bhojanam chesina vaniki annam pettadam veduka, bodi tala vadiki talantadam veduka.
The fun of setting food before a man who has had his dinner, or of anointing a shaven head.
This proverb is used to describe redundant or useless efforts. Just as serving food to someone with a full stomach or attempting to groom a bald head provides no real benefit, performing actions where they are not needed is a waste of resources and time.
వేడుకకు వెలలేదు.
vedukaku velaledu.
There is no price [ fixed ] for a show. i. e. you may remunerate performers as you please.
This proverb suggests that the joy or happiness derived from a celebration or a special occasion is invaluable and cannot be measured in monetary terms. It is often used to justify spending or effort for a festive event, emphasizing that the memories and happiness are worth more than the cost.
భోజనం చేసిన వానికి అన్నం పెట్టే వేడుక, బోడి తలవానికి తలంట పోసే వేడుక
bhojanam chesina vaniki annam pette veduka, bodi talavaniki talanta pose veduka
Serving a meal to one who has already eaten is like giving a head bath to a bald person.
This proverb describes redundant or futile actions. It highlights the absurdity of offering something to a person who neither needs it nor can benefit from it, emphasizing that such efforts are a complete waste of time and resources.