saw jürüt
/saw dʒyryt/
This expression has 2 meanings.
Literal translation
keep it in good health
Intended meaning
A good wish spoken to someone who has acquired something new, that they may stay well and enjoy the use of it.
- Saw jürüt, quwançda tübey turayıq, – dedi jaş, maşinanı iesine bere."Use it in good health, may we keep meeting at celebrations," said the young man, handing the car over to its owner.
Literal translation
keep it in good health
Intended meaning
A phrase of thanks addressed to the owner of a borrowed thing when it is handed back.
Variants
- saw tut
Sources
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 392
- Къарачай тилни фразеология сёзлюгю (1992), p. 200