This is the 6995th most frequent Turkish word.
daki̇ka
"Minute" (a unit of time).
Here, 'dakika' refers to a unit of time, specifically a minute in the context of duration.
Sınavdan önce birkaç dakika bekledik.
We waited for a few minutes before the exam.
In this sentence, 'dakika' is used as a measurement of time indicating how much is remaining.
Maçın bitmesine sadece bir dakika kaldı.
Only one minute is left until the end of the match.
Here, 'dakika' is used to highlight a short duration to emphasize the lack of peace, invoking its figurative meaning.