al körgeni

/al kørɡeni/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

its first seeing

Intended meaning

The family celebration held for the birth of a first child.
  • Harun al körgeni qız bolğanına artıq bek jarsımaydı.Harun is not especially upset that his firstborn turned out to be a girl.

Literal translation

its first seeing

Intended meaning

The family celebration held when the eldest son is married or the eldest daughter is given in marriage.
  • Al körgen quwançıma çaqırama, tambla kelinni üyge kiyirlikbiz, kelmey qalma, Seyit."I am inviting you to my first-wedding celebration; tomorrow we will bring the bride into the house — don't fail to come, Seyit."

Variants

  • al sabiyi
  • al quwançı

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