This is the 2880th most frequent Turkish word.
kalesi
"Castle" or "fortress."
'Kaleleleriyle' is formed from 'kale' meaning castle, referring to historic fortresses.
Türkiye'nin birçok şehri tarihi kaleleleriyle bilinir, özellikle İzmir'deki Kadifekale ünlüdür.
Many cities of Turkey are known for their historic castles, especially Kadifekale in Izmir is famous.
'Kalesi' metaphorically refers to strength or defense, comparing the team to a fortress.
Takımımız bu sezonda oldukça başarılı, gerçekten ligin kalesi gibiler.
Our team is quite successful this season; they are like the fortress of the league.
'Kalesi' refers to the chess piece rook, highlighting its protective role in the game.