This is the 1849th most frequent Turkish word.
ekmek
Bread.
In this proverb, 'ekmek' symbolizes sustenance or a means of living.
Bu fırsatı kaçırma; ekmek aslanın ağzında.
Do not miss this opportunity; earning a livelihood is tough.
Here, 'ekmek' refers to bread, a staple food.
O sabah kahvaltıda taze ekmek yedik.
That morning at breakfast, we ate fresh bread.
'Ekmek yemek' is an idiomatic expression meaning to gain benefits or profit from something.