qaşın berirge

/qaʃɯn berirɡe/

Literal translation

to give one's eyebrow

Intended meaning

To meet someone with a bright, friendly face; to receive a guest cordially.
  • Bizde: «Qonaqğa aş berme da, qaş ber», – deydile. Sen aş da, qaş da bergense, seni etgen ahşılığıŋı saŋa qaytarmay ölmem, – dedi Asker."Among us they say: 'Even if you give a guest no food, give him a welcoming brow.' You have given both food and a warm face; I will not die without repaying you for the good you have done me," said Asker.
  • Qonaqnı alğan, Ayranın salğan, Aşın da bergen, Qaşın da kergen, Ol jigit kimdi?Who is that fine fellow who took the guest in, set out his ayran, gave his food and gave his welcoming brow?

Variants

  • qaşın kerirge
  • qaşı-başı kerilirge

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