వెలమవారి పెండ్లికొడుకు మారడగనేరడు, ఉన్నదంతా ఊడ్చి పెట్టు మన్నట్టు.
velamavari pendlikoduku maradaganeradu, unnadanta udchi pettu mannattu.
The Velama bridegroom cannot ask, sweep it all on to his platter.
This expression refers to someone who is too shy, proud, or polite to ask for a second helping or for what they need. It is used in contexts where one must proactively offer everything available to a guest or a person who won't speak up for their needs, ensuring they are well-fed or satisfied without them having to ask.
Men of the Velama caste are said to be reserved and modest.
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.
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.
పేరంటానికి వచ్చి పెండ్లి కొడుకు వరస యేమి అన్నట్టు.
perantaniki vachchi pendli koduku varasa yemi annattu.
When she came to the marriage feast she began to enquire how the bridegroom was related to her. i. e. she was enamoured with him. Very unseemly behaviour.
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.
పెండ్లి మర్నాడు పెళ్ళికొడుకు ముఖాన పెద్దమ్మ వేలాడుతున్నది
pendli marnadu pellikoduku mukhana peddamma veladutunnadi
The day after the marriage the goddess of misfortune appeared in the face of the bridegroom. The bridegroom looked a poor creature when stripped of all his finery.
This expression is used to describe someone who looks unusually gloomy, dull, or miserable during a time that is supposed to be joyful or celebratory. 'Peddamma' (Jyestha Devi) symbolizes misfortune or lethargy, contrasting with the expected happiness of a newlywed.
అడగనేరను, వూడ్చిపెట్టుమన్నట్టు
adaganeranu, vudchipettumannattu
I cannot ask, sweep the whole [ into my dish ]. Feigned modesty. I don't want it, I don't want it, but put it into my hood. (Spanish.)
This proverb describes a hypocritical situation where someone pretends to be modest or shy to ask for something, but indirectly demands everything. It is used to mock people who act humble while being incredibly greedy or demanding.
శుభం పలకరా పెండ్లికొడుకా అంటే పెళ్ళి కూతురు ముండ ఎక్కడున్నదన్నాడట
shubham palakara pendlikoduka ante pelli kuturu munda ekkadunnadannadata
When asked to say something auspicious, the groom asked where the widow bride was.
This proverb is used to describe a person who says something highly inappropriate, offensive, or pessimistic at a moment when they are expected to be positive or auspicious. It highlights social awkwardness or a lack of common sense in critical situations.
ఆరాటపు పెండ్లికొడుకు పేరంటాళ్ళ వెంటపడ్డాడట
aratapu pendlikoduku perantalla ventapaddadata
An over-eager groom followed the wedding guests.
This proverb is used to describe a person who is so impatient or overly excited to achieve a goal that they act foolishly or lose their sense of dignity. It satirizes someone who lacks self-control and behaves inappropriately due to their over-enthusiasm.
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.
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.