This is the 9786th most frequent Turkish word.
asalak
Parasite.
Here, 'asalak' is used to describe plants that live dependently on another organism.
Bu ağacın çevresinde birçok asalak bitki var.
There are many parasitic plants around this tree.
In this context, 'asalak' metaphorically describes people who depend on others without giving back, implying laziness or exploitation.
Asalak insanlar toplum için sorun yaratabilirler.
Parasitic people can cause problems for society.
Finally, 'asalak' is used in a biological sense to describe organisms that reside on or within a host, often causing harm.