qalıwbaladan
/qalɯwbaladan/
mainly Balkar word
from time immemorial, since ancient times — Often followed by beri, with the same meaning. one source
- qalıwbaladan kelgen adet — a custom handed down from time immemorial
- üy işlew töredi qalıwbaladan — building a house has been the custom since time immemorial
- qalıwbaladan beri mında jaşaybız — we have lived here since ancient times
Expressions
- qalıwbaladan beri — since time immemorial