Where does “gileylənmək” come from?

gileylənmək (Azerbaijani) comes from Azerbaijani giley, from Persian گله — flock, herd.

gileylənmək (Azerbaijani): to complain, to lament

Definitions

  1. to complain, to lament

Ancestry of “gileylənmək”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Azerbaijanigileycomplaint, grievance
2Persianگلهflock, herd
Every word from Persian گله →Every word from Azerbaijani giley →
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