salam eterge

/salam eterɡe/

This expression has 2 meanings.

Literal translation

to make straw (of)

Intended meaning

To destroy or kill off completely; to annihilate.
  • Ant eteme, qolumdan kelse, bu oquğan qawumnu qırıb, salam eterem! – dedi Osman haji.I swear, if it is in my power, I will cut down this educated lot and wipe them out! — said Osman haji.

Literal translation

to make straw (of something)

Intended meaning

To make something abundant; to provide or produce it in ample quantity.
  • Ahçanı ua, ollahiy, salam eterme, qorqma sen.As for money, by God, I will make plenty of it, do not you worry.

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