Turkish Expression · Intermediate
canı çekmek
to want, to desire, to hanker
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒa.nɯ t͡ʃecˈmec/
Meaning
to want, to desire, to hanker
Example
Canım çok dondurma çekti şimdi, gidip alalım mı?
I really want some ice cream now, should we go get some?
Practice tips
- Practice canı çekmek 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.