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?