danaqay jaw aşamaydı

/danaqaj dʒaw aʃamajdɯ/

Literal translation

Danaqay does not eat butter

A jeering remark made at someone's expense, said to embarrass them in jest — traditionally used to shame a person into giving up their share.

Qoşda jaw çayqasala, Danaqay jaw aşamaydı dep, ülüş çığarmay qoyub bolğandıla.When they churned butter at the herders' camp, they used to say "Danaqay doesn't eat butter" and leave without setting aside a share for him.

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