ow anaŋ aşağan

/ow anaŋ aʃaʁan/

Literal translation

oh, your mother ate (you)

Intended meaning

Exclamation uttered when one feels pity or tender compassion for someone.
  • Ow anaŋ aşağan, ariw jaratılğan bala! – dep, Kizika, nögerin aşırğandan sora, Saniyatnı maŋılayına qolun saldı."Oh you poor thing, child made so beautiful!" said Kizika, and after seeing her companion off she laid her hand on Saniyat's forehead.

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