qara emgek

/qara emɡek/

Literal translation

black toil

Intended meaning

A great misfortune or severe affliction; a heavy, bitter ordeal.
  • Tüz aytadı Azret, saw qallıq, busağatda sabiyni ösdürgen qara emgekdi.Azret speaks truly, bless him — raising a child these days is a grievous ordeal.

Variants

  • qara palah

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