Gadasını Almak
Place:Kayseri
“An Anatolian tenderness deep enough to ask for a loved one’s sorrow.” An expression of affection meaning to take on someone’s troubles.
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[ga-da-sı-nı al-mak] — “May I take your troubles upon myself, welcome my dear!”
Used across Central Anatolia, especially around Kayseri, when elders express deep affection to children and loved ones. “Gada” means trouble or sorrow.
Saying “Gadanı alayım” expresses a willingness to bear any hardship that might befall the other person.
Regional word
gadasını almak [ga-da-sı-nı al-mak]
Meaning: To take someone’s troubles, burdens and sorrows upon oneself; an expression of deep love and devotion.
Example: Let me take your troubles, do not be sad at all.
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