Karachay

qoyan awruw

/qojan awruw/

Idiom

Literal translation

hare illness

Intended meaning

Epilepsy; the disorder marked by convulsive seizures.
  • Ow künüm quruğan, kelinni qoyan awruwu bardı.Oh, woe is me — the bride has epilepsy.
  • Bokalnı qoluna alğanda, qonaqnı qolu, qoyan awruw tiygença, qaltıradı.As they took the glass in hand, the guest's hand shook as if seized by epilepsy.

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