Translation of Turkish word "kan" to English
kan
/kan/
Meaning
NounA vital liquid flowing in the bodies of many types of animals that usually conveys nutrients and oxygen. In vertebrates, it is colored red by hemoglobin, is conveyed by arteries and veins, is pumped by the heart and is usually generated in bone marrow.
How to use
Noun for 'blood'. Frequently used in metaphors about temperament.
🇬🇧 English
blood
Example
Kan çok ilginç.
Blood is very interesting.
Kan çok tehlikelidir.
Blood is very dangerous.
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Common phrases
- kan bağı— blood relation
- Kan çok ilginç.— Blood is very interesting.
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Frequency rank: #367 in Turkish
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What does the Turkish word "kan" mean?▼
The Turkish word "kan" means "blood" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Kan çok ilginç." (which translates as "Blood is very interesting.").
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