jan tamırı
/dʒan tamɯrɯ/
Literal translation
root of the soul
Intended meaning
The person someone loves most and holds most precious; used of and to a beloved person.
- Alay, jüregini tereninde ua: «Oğurlu, iymençek Zaynaf, qaydasa? Jan tamırım, Zaynaf!» – deydi Mashut.But deep in his heart: «Kind, bashful Zaynaf, where are you? My dearest, Zaynaf!» – says Maskhut.
- Kögürçünçügüm, solurğa kerekdi. Safiraçığım – jan huwurum, kel meni bla Qara teŋizni jağasına.My little dove, you need to rest. My little Safira – my dearest, come with me to the shore of the Black Sea.
Variants
- jan huwuru
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 176