aqıl töbe
/aqɯl tøbe/
Literal translation
a hill of mind
Intended meaning
Exceptionally intelligent and sensible; someone of outstanding good sense whose judgement others rely on.
- Qalay keltirib aytsaŋ da, sawlay elge onow eterça aqıl töbedi, – dedi Abdul."However you put it, he is wise enough to give counsel to the whole village," said Abdul.
- Ol turuşunlay aqıl töbedi, – dep, efendi közbaw etdi."Just as he stands there, he is a paragon of good sense," the efendi said hypocritically.
Variants
- aqıl toqmaq
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 30