janından ülüş eterge
/dʒanɯndan ylyʃ eterɡe/
Literal translation
to make a share out of one's soul
Intended meaning
To show someone warm-hearted generosity and respect, holding nothing back from them.
- «Qızı, men saŋa janımdan ülüş eterge dep turama», – degeniŋde, ol saŋa ne juwap bergen edi?When you said, "My girl, I mean to give you a share of my very soul," what answer did they give you?
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 185
- Малкъар тилни школ фразеология сёзлюгю (1994), PDF page 81
- Къарачай тилни фразеология сёзлюгю (1992), p. 92