assalam aleykum

/assalam alejkum/

Literal translation

peace be upon you

Intended meaning

Muslim greeting exchanged between men, wishing the addressee God's holy peace.
  • Assalam aleykum, – dep, Alawgan jastıq matallı dobar qolun maŋa tutdurdu."Assalam aleykum," said Alaugan, holding out to me his broad hand, like a pillow.

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