kesin kötürürge

/kesin køtyryrɡe/

Literal translation

to raise oneself

Intended meaning

To set oneself above other people, acting as though one's standing is higher than theirs; to be conceited.
  • Barğan jerimden hayır tüşüre bilmeyme, asırı halalma, kesimi kötürmeyme, jaşawğa köre, başımı uşatalmayma.I can't turn where I go to my own profit, I am too soft-hearted, I don't put myself forward, and I can't make my head suit the way life is.
  • «Bügün men qarıwluma mından», – Dep, kesin kötürgen insannı Adamlıq keterdi ortadan.Humanity removes from among us the person who exalts himself, saying, "Today I am stronger than this one."

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