jarıq köllü
/dʒarɯq kølly/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Literal translation
bright-souled
Intended meaning
Given to fun, laughter and joking; of a merry, good-humoured disposition.
- Hasaw, jarlı bolsa da, jarıq köllü adamdı.Hasau, though poor, is a cheerful person.
- Jarlı Mısta, halal Mısta, Bar jarsıwnu birden qıstay, Jarıq köllü, tawkel ediŋ…Poor Mysta, kind Mysta, driving away every sorrow at once, you were merry and bold…
Literal translation
bright-souled
Intended meaning
In a joyful mood and with an easy hand — said of the way work is done.
- Bılanı jarıq köllü urunŋanları komsorgnu quwandıradı.That they worked with such good cheer gladdened the Komsomol organizer.
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 187