If you’ve been learning Turkish for a while, you’ve probably come across the word “can.” It might seem like a simple word, but it carries a weight that’s hard to translate. At some point, I’m sure you’ve found yourself wondering, “What does can mean in Turkish?”, because it pops up everywhere, yet never quite means just one thing. In Turkish, can (pronounced john) means life, soul, spirit, or inner self (my personal favorite definition).