suwdan atlap kelgen

/suwdan atlap kelɡen/

Literal translation

come stepping across the water

Said of a visitor who has travelled from far away and is therefore received with special respect.

Bu suwdan atlap kelgen sıylı qonaqdı, igi qarağız, – dedi."This is an honored guest who has come from far away, look after him well," he said.

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