ariw tilli

/ariw tilli/

Literal translation

beautiful-tongued

Intended meaning

Well-mannered and winning in speech; someone who talks pleasantly and agreeably and so endears themselves to others.
  • Oy mölek kibik, ariw tilli, kimge da hurmetli egeçim! – dep jilyadı birleri."Oh my sister, like an angel, sweet-tongued, respectful to everyone!" – one of them wept.
  • Qol ustası, ariw tilli bir qatın, Aq emçegin anı [sabiyni] awuzuna salğandı.A woman skilled with her hands and sweet-tongued put her white breast into the child's mouth.

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