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).

Many Turkish learners struggle with pronouncing some of the sounds in Turkish. Ö, Ü, I, E, L, R, and P seem to be the most problematic — some of them do not exist in other languages (Ö, Ü, I, R, P), while others have multiple versions unindicated in writing (E, L). But fear not, plenty of Turkish tongue twisters (which I will be referring to as TTTs) are perfect for improving your articulation and fixing any speech impediments.

Türkiye, just like every other country, has hundreds of unique games that require no or minimal equipment to play. In this blog, you can find 5 of the most commonly played children's games.

Ever noticed a little hat (^) on Turkish vowels and thought, “Wait… this isn’t French!”? That’s the circumflex – Turkish’s only diacritic. Though often ignored, it changes pronunciation and meaning in big ways. In this blog, you’ll uncover why this tiny mark matters and how mastering it can level up your Turkish reading, writing, and speaking. Let’s decode the hat!