qalay-alay bolsa da

/qalaj-alaj bolsa da/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

however it may be

Marking that the cause or circumstance behind something is unknown or left unstated: for one reason or another, at any rate.

Qalay-alay bolsa da, çankala Kalemoynu üyüne jıyıldıla. Sovet vlast tohtaşdırılğanlı beri, bayla bu quwançdan keri qalırğa bolmadıla.However it came about, the noblemen gathered at Kalemoy's house. Ever since Soviet power was established, the rich could not keep away from such a celebration.
Qalay-alay ese da, Sostar elni qartları bıllay oğurlu jaz başı ertteden beri bolmağandı dey edile.At any rate, the elders of Sostar village said there had not been such a blessed spring for a long time.

however it may be

By whatever means are available and with no alternative left; regardless of the difficulty.

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