This is the 3115th most frequent Turkish word.
canı
The Turkish word "canı" means "soul," "life," or "one's heart or desire."
Here, 'canı' refers to someone's emotional state, essentially meaning 'mood' or 'spirit'.
Arkadaşım canı sıkıldığı için beni aradı.
My friend called me because they were bored.
In this context, 'canı' refers to a sense of physical well-being or the feeling of pain.
Kedinin canı acıdığı için veterinere gittik.
We went to the vet because the cat was in pain.
In this sentence, 'canı' reflects a desire or motivation, indicating a lack thereof to engage in activities.