Karachay

tüw maşalla

/tyw maʃalla/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Formula · Blessing

Literal translation

phew — what God has willed!

Intended meaning

Said over a person or thing one admires so that the evil eye will not strike them.
  • Ey, tüw maşalla, ullu büsürew Seni ösdürgen anağa.Hey, tüw mashalla, great thanks to the mother who raised you.
  • İslam, sen a qalaysa?.. Tüfüw maşalla! Hayt degen kişi bolğansa.Islam, and how are you?.. Tüfüw mashalla! You have grown into a fine, sturdy man.

Formula · Exclamation

Literal translation

phew — what God has willed!

Intended meaning

Used to voice pleased approval, delight, or fondness at the sight of someone or something.

Variants

  • tfuw maşalla
  • tüfüw maşalla
  • tuw maşalla

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