This is the 2318th most frequent Turkish word.
diri
Alive.
Here, 'diri' means alive or fresh, referring to the state of being vibrant and existent.
Genç fidanlar diri kalır.
Young saplings stay alive.
In this context, 'diri' is used to describe freshness, particularly that the bread has not become dry or stale.
Bu ekmek hala diri, bayatlamamış.
This bread is still fresh, not stale.
Here, 'diri' metaphorically describes the preservation of stories, ensuring that their meaning and importance remain active.