Turkish Expression · Intermediate
can çekişmek
to be about to die, especially in a painful or laborious way trying to stay alive
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒan t͡ʃe.ciʃˈmec/
Meaning
to be about to die, especially in a painful or laborious way trying to stay alive
Example
Şu an sahip olduğumuz kediyi yıllar önce araba çarpmasından dolayı yolda can çekişir halde bulduk.
Years ago we found our current cat on a road about to die after a car had hit it.
Practice tips
- Practice can çekişmek out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish expression is for intermediate-level learners.