This is the 5251st most frequent Turkish word.
kalmak
"Kalmak" means "to stay" or "to remain."
The word 'kalmak' is used here to indicate staying or remaining in a location.
Evde kalmayı tercih ettim.
I preferred to stay at home.
In this sentence, 'kalmak' is used to signify failing to pass a grade in an educational context.
O sınavda oldukça iyi bir not aldı, sınıfta kalmadı.
He got a pretty good score on that exam, he didn't fail the grade.
Although 'kalmak' is not directly used here, in related contexts, it can signify leaving or impressing a lasting effect or 'remaining.'