hayt degen
/xajt deɡen/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Literal translation
who says "hayt!"
Intended meaning
Said of a young man who has come into his full strength and vigour.
- Bu ua uzun boylu, keŋ jawurunlu, ızından a köp qıznı qarata başlağan, hayt degen jaş edi.And this one was tall and broad-shouldered, a strapping young man who had many a girl turning to look after him.
Literal translation
who says "hayt!"
Intended meaning
Strong, valiant and bold; a person of courage.
- Alay haji bol sen! Emilik atlanı hayt degen kişile da küçden bla butdan üyretedile, – dedi Zaramuq Tazretge."Be a hajji then, if you like! Even the boldest of men break unbroken horses only with the greatest effort," Zaramuk said to Tazret.
- Nart-uya – tawlu el, birsi elleça, uruş qıyınlığın sınağandı, hayt degen jaşları qayda ese da qazawat etedile…Nart-Uya is a mountain village, and like the other villages it has tasted the hardship of war; its bravest young men are off fighting somewhere…
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 482