teyri aşhığa sorsun
/tejri aʃxɯʁa sorsun/
Formula · Blessing
Literal translation
may Teyri ask for the good
Intended meaning
Conventional blessing-reply given when someone asks after one's health and wellbeing.
- Teyri ahşığa sorsun, qalay turalla, harib, kesleri ua Baldanları?May Teyri ask for the good — how are they getting on, poor things, and the Baldanlars themselves?
Variants
- teyri ahşığa sorsun (balkar)
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 440