et alğan

/et alʁan/

Literal translation

that has taken on flesh

Intended meaning

Fattened and in good condition; plump from ample feeding — said of livestock or of a person.
  • Şöndülükde ua, ne aytırsa, çiy kırdıkdan toyub, şawdan suw içib, et alğan qoy sürüw emen terekni oğarı janı çatda tohtaşıb, ışnır ete, solurğa jatıbdı.And nowadays, what can you say — the flock of sheep, fattened on fresh grass and spring water, has settled in the hollow above an oak tree and lain down to rest, breathing softly.

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