ataŋa goliya

/ataŋa ɡolija/

Intended meaning

An oath of reproach flung at someone, wishing a curse on their father; used as a milder substitute for coarser abuse.
  • Men anı arbazına kirmegenme, ol [nemets] meni arbazıma kirgendi, dağıda men buyuğurğa kerekme! Ataŋa goliya! – dedi Bayço."I did not walk into his yard — he [the German] walked into mine, and I am the one who has to cower! Damn you!" said Baycho.
  • Betine uyalmay, sawğa keltireme dep, bu gitçe korobkaçıqnı alıb kelgendi... Ay ataŋa goniya sen emegen tömmekni!Without a blush he brought this little box along, saying he was bringing a gift... Oh, damn you, you monstrous lump!

Variants

  • ataŋa goniya
  • ölgeniŋe goliya
  • ataŋa çarahmat

Sources

Show sources

Browse idioms and sayings