jerge qaratırğa

/dʒerɡe qaratɯrʁa/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

to make (someone) look at the ground

Intended meaning

To cause someone grief or leave them downcast by refusing to do what they ask.
  • Azamat Alieviçni qaramı: «Tohtağız. Oyunnu ullusu aldadı. Men sizni jerge qaratırma», – dey edi.Azamat's look at Alievich said: "Stop. The greater part of the game is still ahead. I will bring you low."

Literal translation

to make (someone) look at the ground

Intended meaning

To ruin someone's good name; to shame or humiliate them.
  • Ne bolsa da, Vidyaykinleni tuqumun jerge qaratmazğa küreşirbiz, qarındaşçığım, – dedi Dmitriy Vanyağa."Whatever happens, we will try not to disgrace the Vidyaykin name, little brother," Dmitry said to Vanya.
  • Sen qorqma ne kesek da, biz seni jerge qaratmazbız.Don't be afraid in the least, we will not shame you.

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