киэргэт

Yakut

Etymology

Causative of киэргэй (kiergey, “to be or become pretty”), ultimately from кэрэ (kere, “beautiful”). Similarly, note English beautify and prettify.

Verb

киэргэт • (kierget)

1. (transitive) to decorate, to dress up (something or someone), to adorn

   кыыһы киэргэт ― kııhı kierget ― to dress the girl up

Derived terms

• киэргэл (kiergel, “decoration”)