qan tölew
/qan tølew/
Literal translation
blood payment
Intended meaning
A very large, burdensome payment exacted from someone.
- Biyçe qızğa qan tölew ullu bolur.For a highborn girl the price will be a heavy one.
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 290