Translation of Turkish word "canım" to English
canım
/dʒanɯm/
How to use
Can plus the first-person possessive: literally 'my soul'. The commonest term of endearment in Turkish, used between friends as well as partners.
🇬🇧 English
dear
Example
Kuzenim çok tatlıdır, her zaman bana resim çizer.
My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.
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- Kuzenim çok tatlıdır, her zaman bana resim çizer.— My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.
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What does the Turkish word "canım" mean?▼
The Turkish word "canım" means "dear" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "canım"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kuzenim çok tatlıdır, her zaman bana resim çizer." (which translates as "My cousin is such a dear, always drawing me pictures.").
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