Water (someone's) eyes

Translation of "water (someone's) eyes" into Russian

вызывать слезы у (кого-то)

The onions were so strong they made my eyes water.

Лук был настолько крепким, что у меня на глазах выступили слезы.

To cause someone to become emotional or to cry, often due to feelings of sadness, joy, or nostalgia.