vatan millet meselesi

Turkish

Etymology

Literally, “a matter of homeland and nation”. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /va.tan milˈlet me.se.le.si/

Noun

vatan millet meselesi (definite accusative vatan millet meselesini, plural vatan millet meseleleri)

  1. (idiomatic, sarcastic) used to indicate a matter of exaggerated importance
    Sanki vatan millet meselesi! Kimin umrunda?
    Like it’s so important! Who cares?
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