This is the 1420th most frequent Turkish word.
basketbol
Basketbol: Basketball.
In this example, 'basketbol' is an adjective modifying the noun 'topu,' meaning 'basketball (ball)' to specify the type of ball being discussed.
Basketbol topunu dikkatlice fırlatmalısın.
You should throw the basketball carefully.
In this sentence, 'basketbol' is used as the subject indicating the general concept of the sport.
Basketbol, dünyada popüler bir spor dalıdır.
Basketball is a popular sport around the world.
Here, 'basketbol' is used as the object of the verb 'oynamak' to describe the activity the speaker engages in.