jumuşaq köz bla qararğa

/dʒumuʃaq køz bla qararʁa/

Literal translation

to look with a soft eye

Intended meaning

To deal with someone gently rather than harshly, going easy on them instead of applying full severity.
  • Jaŋılıçın aŋılap, eline qaytıb, onowçuladan keçginlik tilegenlege jumuşaq köz bla qarallıqdı, – dedi starşina.Those who recognize their mistake, come back to their village and ask the authorities for pardon will be treated leniently, the starshina said.

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