No. 2,728 in Turkish
çöken
"Çöken" means "collapsing" or "sinking."
In a sentence
Gün batımında üzerimize çöken huzuru hissettik.
We felt the peace that descended upon us at sunset.
In this sentence, "çöken" is used metaphorically to describe a feeling or state (peace) descending or enveloping the subjects.
Son yağmurla birlikte tepeye çöken sis her yanı kapladı.
The mist that descended upon the hill with the last rain covered everything.
Here, "çöken" describes the mist physically settling or descending upon a location, showcasing its application in a physical context.
Eski binanın çöken duvarları tehlike arz ediyordu.
The walls of the old building that had collapsed posed a danger.
In this example, "çöken" is used to indicate physical collapse or structural failure of an object (walls), emphasizing its usage in describing a physical change or destruction.
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