tükge barırça eterge

/tykɡe barɯrtʃa eterɡe/

Literal translation

to make (it) so that it goes into a hair

Intended meaning

To put a keen edge on a cutting tool such as a knife, razor or axe.
  • Qayda da ayağığızğa jetdirirsiz. Tükge barırça etgenme [çagalanı]. Saq boluğuz, – dedi."You will bring it down at your feet anywhere. I have put a hair-splitting edge on [the scythes]. Be careful," he said.
  • Osman çagalanı tükge barırça etib qoyğandı.Osman has honed the scythes to a keen edge.

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