senden oŋlu bolmasın baygeldi

/senden oŋlu bolmasɯn bajɡeldi/

Literal translation

may Baygeldi not turn out mightier than you

Intended meaning

Said mockingly to someone who brags: you are not the capable, excellent person you make yourself out to be.
  • Bileme, anam, barısın bileme. – Oy senden köp bilmesin Baygeldi."I know, mother, I know it all." "Oh, may Baygeldi not know more than you."

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