ay körgen ebize kibik

/aj kørɡen ebize kibik/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

like an ebize that has seen the moon

Intended meaning

Of a person who stands staring open-mouthed in astonishment.
  • Ay körgen ebize kibik, awuzuŋu açıb turma da, bar, qolun tut, quçaqla; qarındaşıŋ kelgenin körmeymise?— Don't stand there gaping open-mouthed like a moonstruck ebize — go on, take his hand, embrace him; can't you see your brother has come?

Literal translation

like an ebize that has seen the moon

Intended meaning

Boastfully, with one's head held high out of pride.

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