This is the 10978th most frequent Turkish word.
direk
The Turkish word "direk" means "pole" or "pillar" in English.
In this sentence, 'direk' refers to a physical pole or mast, commonly seen as an object made of wood or metal used in various constructions.
Bahçedeki direk devrilmiş.
The pole in the garden has fallen.
Here, 'direk' is used metaphorically to mean 'directly', indicating straightforward or unmediated action.
Ona direk sormayı düşünüyorum.
I'm thinking of asking him directly.
In this sentence, 'direk' denotes the mast of a ship, which is a specific application of a pole to support sails.