janına tiymezge

/dʒanɯna tijmezɡe/

Literal translation

not to touch someone's soul

Intended meaning

To refrain from saying a harsh word to someone or doing anything that would wound or upset them.
  • Duniyada jaşağan eki jıyırma bla on jılnı içinde, kesim bilib, adamnı janına tiymegenme, adamnı açıtmağanma.In the fifty years I have lived in this world, I have never knowingly offended anyone, never caused anyone pain.
  • Artıq sözle aytıb, janıŋa iş tiygen esem, keçginlik ber.If I said too much and hurt your feelings, forgive me.

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