açıq maŋılaylı

/atʃɯq maŋɯlajlɯ/

Literal translation

having an open forehead

Intended meaning

Generous and pure of heart; warm, cheerful and welcoming in manner.
  • Köb qonaqğa, jolowçuğa tuz gırjın Aşathan, açıq maŋılaylı er halqım, Saŋa başkesle etgen zıbır jıjım, Qara kün buwalmağan jiger halqım!My manly, open-hearted people, who fed bread and salt to many a guest and traveller — the rough scar the cutthroats left on you, my hardy people whom the black day could not smother!
  • Sora bir birge açıq maŋılaylı halda qonaqğa barıb, sıylı hant aşab, quwançdan ülüşlü bolub tururğa nek jaramay qaldı?So why is it no longer possible to visit one another as guests in an open-hearted spirit, to eat an honoured meal and to share in the joy?

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