qulaq turğuzurğa

/qulaq turʁuzurʁa/

Literal translation

to raise the ears

Intended meaning

To listen attentively and grow alert to what is being said or happening around one.
  • Ne zatha qulaqlarığıznı turğuzub aylanasız? – dedi Sosran üyünü qatındağılağa."What are you all going about with your ears pricked up for?" said Sosran to the people beside his house.

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