bayraq eterge

/bajraq eterɡe/

Literal translation

to make (into) a banner

Intended meaning

To hold someone or something up as a model and show it exceptional honour, especially in connection with work.
  • Şahtaçıla jaşnı allarında bayraq etib jürütedile.The miners hold the young man up before them as a banner.
  • Urunuwnu bayraq etgenley, Duniyada alay jaşadıŋ.Holding labour up as your banner, that is how you lived in this world.

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