saw bol
/saw bol/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Formula · Greeting · Blessing
Literal translation
be well
Intended meaning
Said in answer to someone who has greeted you, as a return greeting.
- Oy, saw bol, saw kel, juwuq bol, ahşı ulan! – dedile ellile."Oh, hello, welcome, come closer, fine lad!" said the villagers.
- Saw bol, salamıŋ uzaq bolsun!Hello to you, may your greeting carry far!
Formula · Thanks · Blessing
Literal translation
be well
Intended meaning
An expression of heartfelt gratitude or praise addressed to someone.
- Nögerleriŋ ol zatha esiŋi bururğa küreşgende ua, alağa saw boluğuz der orununa, mursaça küydürgense.And when your companions tried to draw your attention to it, instead of saying thank you to them, you stung them like a nettle.
Variants
- saw bolğun
Sources
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- Tekeev 1992 · Phraseological Dictionary of the Karachay Language
- Zharashueva 2017 · Explanatory Phraseological Dictionary