uzaq ömürlü bol
/uzaq ømyrly bol/
Literal translation
be long-lived
Intended meaning
A blessing wishing the person addressed a long life; said in parting or after mentioning someone.
- Saw qal. Uzaq ömürlü bol!Farewell. May you live long!
- Bolğandı desek da, ol [Dommay] bügün da saw-salamatdı, uzaq ömürlü bolsun.Even though we said he was done for, he [Dommay] is still safe and sound today — may he live long.
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- Къарачай-малкъар тилни фразеология ангылатма сёзлюгю (2017), p. 476