This is the 7018th most frequent Turkish word.
dayak
"Dayak" in English means "beating" or "physical punishment."
In this sentence, 'dayak' features as an object of the verb 'yemek,' describing the act of receiving a beating or punishment.
Küçükken fazla yaramazlık yapınca dayak yerdim.
When I was little, I would get beaten if I misbehaved too much.
Here, 'dayak' is mentioned directly as a concept or topic of conversation, provoking a reaction from the listeners.
Dayak kelimesini duyunca herkes bir anda sessizleşti.
When they heard the word 'dayak,' everyone suddenly became quiet.
Here, 'dayak' is used as a noun referring to physical beating or a fight.