ay üyüŋe

/aj yjyŋe/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

oh, to your house

Intended meaning

Exclamation expressing the speaker's astonishment or surprise at something said or done.
  • Seni qatınıŋ joq, qızıŋ joq, ay üyüŋe, nege tansıq bolasa? – dedi Batır şuyohuna."You have no wife, no daughter — oh my, what are you missing so badly?" said Batyr to his friend.

Literal translation

oh, to your house

Intended meaning

Exclamation used when reproaching or scolding someone.
  • Bu nençançı kere sözüŋdü, bir sanaçı, Ahman? Ay üyüŋe, bir da bolmasa da bir ellibiz da, bir suwnu içgenbiz da! Men aythannı da bir etseŋ a! – dedi Ashat."How many times have you said this now — count them, Ahman? For heaven's sake, if nothing else we are from one village, we have drunk from one river! Do at least once what I tell you!" said Ashat.

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