börk alıw

/børk alɯw/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

taking the cap

The wedding custom of snatching the bridegroom's hat when he is presented to his wife's relatives, returning it only for a payment.

Mutalif, kiewnü börkün esletmey alıb, ahçasız bermezge dedi.Mutalif, having snatched the bridegroom's hat unnoticed, said he would not give it back without money.

taking the cap

To greet someone by removing one's headgear, as a mark of respect.

Ahşını mahtaw, anı allında börk alıw duniyanı adetleridile.To praise a good person and to take off one's hat before him are customs of the world.

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