qol tutarğa

/qol tutarʁa/

This expression has 3 meanings.

Literal translation

to hold a hand

Intended meaning

To greet someone, exchanging a handshake in greeting.
  • Bir kesekden Baydımat kesin tüzetib kelib, qatı qısıb Qanamatnı qolun tutdu.After a while Baydymat straightened himself up, came over, and shook Qanamat's hand with a firm grip.

Literal translation

to hold a hand

Intended meaning

To congratulate someone and share in their joy on a happy occasion.
  • Kesim alğış etib, qolun tutarğa kele turama.I am on my way to offer my own blessing and congratulate him.

Literal translation

to hold a hand

Intended meaning

To raise one's hand in support of someone at a vote or selection.
  • Qobanlanı Sufiyatnı partiyağa alırğa qol tutdula (költürdüle).They voted to admit Qobanlany Sufiyat into the party.

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