jer betli

/dʒer betli/

Literal translation

earth-faced

Intended meaning

Dull greyish-brown in colour, with a washed-out, pallid look; said of an object.
  • Alay jolowçunu esi ua bu jer betli temir köpürdedi.But the traveller's mind was on this drab grey iron bridge.
  • Jük maşinala, jer betli arbala jaralıladan toludula.Lorries and drab grey carts are full of wounded men.

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