janım, közüm
/dʒanɯm, køzym/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Literal translation
my soul, my eye
Intended meaning
An affectionate form of address to someone the speaker loves deeply.
- Egeçim, janım, közüm, biz seni qanıŋı köpleden alğanbız.Sister, my dear, we have taken vengeance for your blood on many.
- Keligiz, janlarım, közlerim, jaŋılmağız, – deydi Ejep."Come, my dears, do not go wrong," says Ejep.
Literal translation
my soul, my eye
Intended meaning
A conventional term of address used as a filler in speech, softening or coaxing rather than expressing real affection.
- Baqsanuqa, janım-közüm, seni bla dawlaşhan maŋa ayıpdı, men anı bileme, bolsa da, bir da bolmay ese da, bu işni jaz başına eterça unasaŋ edi, bek ırazı bolluq edim.Baksanuqa, my dear, it is a shame for me to argue with you, I know that, but still, if there is no other way at all, if you would only agree to do this matter in the spring, I would be very glad.
Variants
- janım-közüm
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 181