suwuq salam berirge

/suwuq salam berirɡe/

Literal translation

to give a cold greeting

Intended meaning

To greet someone curtly and without warmth, with no smile or friendliness.
  • Askerine: – Siz tohtağız, men barayım, – dedi. Jaŋız kesi aq atha minib barğandı. Jete kelib, suwuq salam bergendi.He said to his army: "You stop here, let me go." He rode off alone on a white horse. Coming up to them, he gave a cold greeting.

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