jüregi joqdu
/dʒyreɡi dʒoqdu/
Literal translation
his heart is not there
Intended meaning
To have no inclination or desire for something, so that one takes part in it unwillingly.
- Qars ursam da, jüregim joqdu toyda.Even though I clap along, my heart is not in the dance.
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 211