sabiyleni awuzlarından üzerge

/sabijleni awuzlarɯndan yzerɡe/

Literal translation

to tear away from children's mouths

Intended meaning

To take away from children what is rightfully theirs, cutting into their share for someone else's benefit.
  • Sabiyleni awuzlarından üzüb, saŋa iş haqımdan ülüş etib tur dey eseŋ, eteyim, – dedi Aminat Harunŋa."If you are telling me to keep giving you a cut of my wages, torn from my children's mouths, then I will," Aminat said to Harun.

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