bir qaŋağa oltururğa
/bir qaŋaʁa oltururʁa/
Literal translation
to sit at one board
Intended meaning
To deal with someone on equal terms, without setting oneself above them.
- Bizni bla birge dırın jıydıŋ, bir qaŋağa olturduŋ, qartlağa namıs berdiŋ, jaşlağa jumuş etdire bilese, adamlağa sözüŋ – ariw.You gathered the late hay together with us, you sat at the same table, you gave the old people their due respect, you know how to set the young men to work, and your word to people is kind.
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 132