This is the 1719th most frequent Turkish word.
hakem
Referee or arbitrator.
In this sentence, 'hakem' specifically refers to a sports referee, someone who oversees and enforces rules during a game.
Hakem maç sırasında çok adil davrandı.
The referee acted very fairly during the match.
Here, 'hakem' is used metaphorically to mean an arbitrator, someone who decides or mediates in a disagreement outside of a sports context.
Bu konuda hakemlik yapmam mümkün değil.
It is not possible for me to arbitrate on this matter.
Again, 'hakem' refers to a sports referee, but the focus is on the anticipation of their presence to start the match.