eki közün buqdururğa

/eki køzyn buqdururʁa/

Literal translation

to hide both one's eyes

Intended meaning

To be overcome with shame and unable to meet someone's gaze.
  • Ket, awruŋ, nege kerek edile bıla? – dep, Baljan, uyalıb, eki közün qayrı buqdururğa bilmey, amalsız boldu."Go on, may your ailment come to me, what were these needed for?" – and Baldzhan, ashamed, not knowing where to hide their eyes, was at a loss.

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