tuqum-juq bolsun

/tuqum-dʒuq bolsun/

Literal translation

may there be kin and kindred

Intended meaning

A blessing on a newly married couple: that they live long and raise a large family whose descendants continue for many generations.
  • Kelinçigibizni birinçisi tayaq tutsun, ekinçisi taraq tutsun. Tuqum-juq bolsunla.May our young bride's first child hold a staff and her second hold a comb. May their line flourish.

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