bayraq bolub
/bajraq bolub/
Literal translation
being a flag
Intended meaning
To stand out as a visible emblem of courage, inspiring others by one's example.
- Sawluğunda julduz edi, tayanır tawları edi nögerlerini, endi, ölgeninde ua, bayraq bolub qaldı.In life he was a star, he was the mountains his comrades leaned on, and now, in death, he has become their banner.
- Bayraq bolub, şuwulday edi tüzlük, Betin burub, qutulğanŋa qars qağa.Justice rustled like a banner, turning its face away and clapping for the one who got off free.
Variants
- bayraq bolub qalırğa
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 88