jan darman
/dʒan darman/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Literal translation
soul medicine
Intended meaning
Something a person longs for intensely and holds especially dear.
- Tart, Kyamsar, bu jan darman ayrandan, – dedi Aslan."Have a draught of this ayran, Kyamsar, it's just what you crave," said Aslan.
Literal translation
soul medicine
Intended meaning
A person who gladdens another and gives them strength.
- Taza da jan darman! Qaydan kelgendi deyse kesi da? – dedi Qantemir."A pure delight! And where do you suppose they came from?" said Kantemir.
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 174