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
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 58
- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеологиясы (2007), p. 124