Karachay

ant jetsin

/ant dʒetsin/

Idiom · Formula · Curse

Literal translation

may the oath overtake (him/you)

Intended meaning

A curse wishing misfortune or retribution upon someone.
  • Ay, ant jetsin saŋa, – dep qarağanlay, qıznı kele turğanın esledi da: – Turma, bar, – dedi Başir."Oh, a curse upon you," he said, and as he looked he noticed the girl coming: "Don't stay, go," said Bashir.
  • Ay, saŋa ant jetsin, oğese.Oh, a curse upon you, then.

Variants

  • ant anı ızından bolsun

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