No. 481 in Turkish
can
The Turkish word "can" means "soul," "life," or "spirit."
In a sentence
Can sıkıcı havalarda kitap okumak hoşuma gider.
I enjoy reading books on dull days.
Here 'Can' refers to 'soul' in a metaphorical sense, describing something that affects the mood.
Can arkadaşımla parkta yürüyüş yapmayı seviyorum.
I like taking walks in the park with my dear friend.
Here 'Can' means 'dear' or 'close to the heart', used to indicate strong friendship.
Onunla konuşurken canım acıyor.
Talking to him/her makes my heart ache.
Here 'Can' refers to 'my heart' or 'my soul', metaphorically indicating emotional pain.
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