suwları süzülmezge

/suwlarɯ syzylmezɡe/

Literal translation

for their waters not to run clear

Intended meaning

To be unable to live in harmony with someone, whether within a family or in the wider community.
  • Qoy, balam! Ala [bayla] bizden qarıwludula. Ala bla bir zamanda da ataŋ haripni suwları süzülmegendi. Küreşme, ne eterikse, Allah bergen qıyınlıqdı."Stop, my child! They [the rich] are stronger than we are. Your poor father never once got along with them. Do not struggle; what can you do, it is a hardship given by God."

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