This is the 12975th most frequent Turkish word.
kalmakta
"Kalmakta" means "to be staying" or "to remain" (ongoing action).
'Kalmakta' is used here to mean 'remain' in the figurative sense of 'continuing to stay involved in the action of searching for a solution.'
Bu durumda ne yapmam gerektiğini düşünmekte ve bir çözüm bulmaya kalmakta.
In this situation, I am reflecting on what I should do and trying to find a solution.
Here, 'kalmakta' denotes 'remaining' in the process of continuing steps towards addressing our needs.
İhtiyaçlarımızı karşılamaya kalmakta bir adım daha attık.
We took one more step in remaining meeting our needs.
In this context, 'kalmakta' represents the ongoing action or state of 'remaining engaged’ in finding support for the project.