This is the 4521st most frequent Turkish word.
açıp
The Turkish word "açıp" means "opening" or "having opened" in English.
The word 'açıp' here is used as a connector within a sequential action, showing that an action of opening precedes the action of reading.
Kitabın kapağını açıp okumaya başladım.
I opened the book's cover and started reading.
In this sentence, 'açıp' indicates turning on the television as an initial action before watching the news.
Televizyonu açıp haberleri izledik.
We turned on the television and watched the news.
Here, 'açıp' denotes the action of opening the window, leading to the sequential action of ventilating the room.