jetgen jerde
/dʒetɡen dʒerde/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Literal translation
in the place one reaches
Intended meaning
In any place whatever, with no purpose or use — said of drifting about where one has no business.
- Jetgen jerde aylanıwçu adam ıspaslı bolmaydı, çaqırmağan jerge bara turma.A person who hangs about anywhere and everywhere wins no respect; do not keep going where you were not invited.
Literal translation
in the place one reaches
Intended meaning
At the moment something is called for; when the occasion requires it.
- Kesiŋe jetgen jerde borçuŋu tolturuwçu bol, ol ahşı adamnı baş şartıdı.Be one who discharges your duty when it falls to you; that is the chief mark of a good person.
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 198