ol-bu degen

/ol-bu deɡen/

Literal translation

said to be this or that

Intended meaning

Widely known in the community for one's good qualities; held in general esteem.
  • Bir kün ozğandan sora, ol-bu degen bir qawum teŋin jıyıb, qatınnı keltirirge dep, atlanıb ketedile.After a day had passed, gathering a group of their most respected friends, they set out to fetch the wife.
  • Endi halqı jıyılıb, ol-bu degen marawçula ilişan ata turğanların köredile.Now their people have gathered, and they see the most renowned marksmen shooting at the target.

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