This is the 481st most frequent Turkish word.
can
The Turkish word "can" means "soul," "life," or "spirit."
Here 'Can' refers to 'my heart' or 'my soul', metaphorically indicating emotional pain.
Onunla konuşurken canım acıyor.
Talking to him/her makes my heart ache.
Here 'Can' refers to 'soul' in a metaphorical sense, describing something that affects the mood.
Can sıkıcı havalarda kitap okumak hoşuma gider.
I enjoy reading books on dull days.
Here 'Can' means 'dear' or 'close to the heart', used to indicate strong friendship.