biçaq sallıq

/bitʃaq sallɯq/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

one that a knife will be put to

A well-fed, good-conditioned head of livestock worth killing for its meat.

Qurmanŋa biçaq salırça malım joqdu, bazardan almasam.I have no animal fit to slaughter for the sacrifice, unless I buy one at the market.

one that will put a knife

A courageous, manly person who will stand firm and unflinching before an enemy.

Bizde duşmanŋa biçaq sallıq jaşla köpdüle.Among us there are many lads who would put a knife to the enemy.

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