sabiyle qart bolub tuwadıla

/sabijle qart bolub tuwadɯla/

Literal translation

children are born already old

Intended meaning

Said when a child shows more understanding and good sense than its age would lead one to expect.
  • Astofirullah, endi sabiyle qart bolub tuwadıla, – dedi appa."God forgive us, children are born old these days," said grandfather.

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