యతి మతం మొగుడికి ఎత్తుభారపు పెళ్ళాం.
yati matam mogudiki ettubharapu pellam.
A husband following an ascetic's religion and a wife who is too heavy to lift.
This proverb describes a highly incompatible or mismatched pair. It refers to a situation where one person's lifestyle or beliefs (like a husband wanting to live like an ascetic/monk) are completely at odds with their responsibilities or the nature of their partner (a wife who requires physical support or attention), leading to constant struggle and lack of harmony.
Related Phrases
చేటు ఎరుగని చేడె మొగుడికి పెళ్ళి చేసిందట
chetu erugani chede mogudiki pelli chesindata
An innocent woman, unaware of misfortune, arranged a second marriage for her husband.
This proverb describes a situation where someone unknowingly invites trouble or creates their own competition out of sheer innocence or lack of foresight. It is used to mock people who take actions that seem helpful or generous but eventually lead to their own downfall or disadvantage.
తల్లి విషం, పెళ్ళాం బెల్లం
talli visham, pellam bellam
Mother is poison, wife is jaggery
This expression describes a situation where a person, influenced by their spouse, begins to view their own mother's advice or presence as toxic or bitter, while finding everything the spouse says to be sweet and desirable. It is used to criticize someone who neglects their parents after marriage.
ఏడాటం మొగుడికి ఎత్తుబారం పెండ్లాము
edatam mogudiki ettubaram pendlamu
For a stubborn husband, a rebellious wife.
This proverb describes a couple where both partners are difficult or non-cooperative in their own ways. If the husband is argumentative or perverse in his behavior, the wife matches him by being unyielding or burdensome. It is used to describe a pair that is perfectly matched in their negative traits or lack of harmony.
హస్తిజాతి పెళ్ళాం మూషిక జాతి మొగుడు
hastijati pellam mushika jati mogudu
An elephant-class wife and a mouse-class husband.
This proverb is used to describe a mismatch in a couple, particularly regarding physical stature, personality, or status. It depicts a situation where the wife is significantly larger, stronger, or more dominant than the husband, highlighting an comical or awkward imbalance between partners.
మొగుడికి మోదుగాకు, అల్లుడికి అరటాకు
mogudiki modugaku, alludiki arataku
A flame-of-the-forest leaf for the husband, a banana leaf for the son-in-law.
This proverb describes unfair partiality or double standards within a household. It refers to a situation where a woman treats her husband poorly (giving him a small, rough leaf to eat from) while showing excessive hospitality or preference toward her son-in-law (giving him a large, premium banana leaf). It is used to mock people who value outsiders or guests more than their own family members.
గుడ్డి మొగుడికి రేజీకటి పెండ్లాం
guddi mogudiki rejikati pendlam
A night-blind wife for a blind husband.
This proverb describes a situation where two people are equally incompetent or have complementary flaws, making them a perfectly matched but dysfunctional pair. It is used to mock a situation where no one involved has the ability to fix a problem or provide proper guidance.
రేచీకటి మొగుడికి గుడ్డి పెళ్లాము
rechikati mogudiki guddi pellamu
A blind wife for a husband with night blindness.
This proverb describes a situation where two people who have similar weaknesses or limitations come together, making it impossible for them to help each other. It is used to mock a match or partnership where neither party can compensate for the other's flaws, leading to total inefficiency.
అతిమొత్తం మగనికి ఎత్తుబారపు పెండ్లాము
atimottam maganiki ettubarapu pendlamu
For a very short husband, a very tall wife.
This proverb describes a mismatch or an ill-suited pairing. It is used to point out situations where two entities, people, or things are completely incompatible or disproportionate to each other, making the combination look awkward or impractical.
ఎత్తుబారపు పెండ్లికి ఏకాలు పెట్టినా ఒకటే.
ettubarapu pendliki ekalu pettina okate.
For a wedding that is bound to fail, it is all the same even if you offer a helping hand.
This proverb is used to describe a situation or task that is fundamentally flawed or destined for failure from the start. In such cases, no matter how much effort, support, or 'legs' (assistance) you provide, the outcome will remain the same. It suggests that some things are beyond saving despite intervention.
ఇద్దరు పెళ్ళాల మొగుడు
iddaru pellala mogudu
A husband of two wives
This expression refers to a person caught between two conflicting parties or demands, making it impossible to satisfy both. It is often used to describe someone in a dilemma, facing constant complaints or pressure from two different sides simultaneously.