tin kirirge
/tin kirirɡe/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Idiom
Literal translation
for spirit to enter
Intended meaning
To grow strong and vigorous, filling out and thriving after a period of weakness or want.
- Kırdık ösüb, qoylağa biraz tin kirse, men seni, qızım, alanı barı bla da şağırey eterme, – dedi Qarça."Once the grass grows and the sheep put on a little strength, I will acquaint you with all of them, my daughter," said Qarcha.
Idiom
Literal translation
for spirit to enter
Intended meaning
To become wealthy and get firmly on one's feet.
- Artda aytırğa bolluqdu, aman künde jaradım, endi ua toyğansa da, tin kirgendi.It can be said later on: in the bad days I was of use, and now you are well fed and have prospered.
Sources
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- Akbaev 2007 · Phraseology of the Karachay-Balkar Language
- Tekeev 1992 · Phraseological Dictionary of the Karachay Language
- Zharashueva 2017 · Explanatory Phraseological Dictionary