ay medet

/aj medet/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

oh help

Intended meaning

Exclamation expressing a yearning that matters would turn out the way the speaker wishes.
  • Ay medet a, hurjunŋa sıyınsa ua çulğam, igi bolluq köreem, – dedi tamata."If only I could roll it up and fit it in my pocket, that would be fine," said the elder.

Literal translation

oh help

Intended meaning

Exclamation of grief, conveying that the speaker's heart aches or soul is in pain.
  • Ay medet Allah, ne bolğandı djazıqğa?Alas, by God, what has happened to the poor soul?

Variants

  • ay medet Allah

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