hansdan alaşa, suwdan şoş

/xansdan alaʃa, suwdan ʃoʃ/

Literal translation

lower than the grass, quieter than the water

Said of someone who behaves in a thoroughly gentle, quiet, and unassuming way, making no noise and causing no trouble.

Kelgen kelin, hansdan alaşa, suwdan şoş bolub, üydegileni köllerin alıb turğanı qayın anasın bek quwandıradı.That the young bride who has come into the house, being as meek and quiet as can be, keeps winning the household's affection, greatly delights her mother-in-law.

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