qanına tartırğa

/qanɯna tartɯrʁa/

Literal translation

to pull toward one's blood

Intended meaning

Of a descendant: to resemble one's parents and wider family in looks or character.
  • Alma tereginden keri ketmez deydile: Hutaynı jaşı tüyülmüdü, atasını qanına tartmay qalırmı?...They say the apple does not fall far from the tree: isn't he Hutay's son — how could he not take after his father?...

Variants

  • qanından kelirge (Karachay)

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