can man talk to other man "canım" in turkey?

Question

or is it reserved only for darlings..

Answer 1

Well, canım means honey, my life, etc. But this word functions in another way also in which it doesn't imply such. It's difficult to explain its usage. It's like words "oh", "well" etc. (not in meaning but in function)

So, yes you can see men say "canım" to other men but not in the way it is used to darlings. An example might be;

Hayır canım daha neler? (Ahaha don't ask me for a translation)

Hmm, so without adopting this usage, I'd recommend you not to use it to a guy :D

Answer 2

Older people can call younger people "canım" If you're a youngster sitting in a restaurant to eat lunch, the waiter/waitress can appear asking:

Ne istersin canım? (What would you have?)

It has nothing with being a darling in this example.

But remember it would be odd to call an older person "canım" . You can offend people

Answer 3

Yes, Turkish people like to say canım, hayatım(my life), tatlım(my sweety), kuzum(my lamb), iki gözüm(my two eyes)!!!, ciğerim(my liver)!!!

I like to say "şekerim"(my candy) to my girl or boy friends.

Good luck şekerim!!!

Answer 4

Yes, maybe but it considered impolite if the other man is not a close friend or relative.

Answer 5

yes man can say that to other man in turkey if he is elder than the other one.

Answer 6

Eew..No they can say this too but... 'abi' or 'dost' or 'kanka' are more suitable for the men..

Answer 7

for real men

Answer 8

there are a few of them it is better if they don't

Answer 9

ı can say CANIM for you but are you gay or beautiful girl __?