No. 174 in Turkish
karşısında
"Opposite" or "in front of."
In a sentence
Evin karşısında park var.
There is a park across from the house.
'Karşısında' specifies a location across or opposite to a reference point, here the house.
Onun söylediklerine karşısında sessiz kaldım.
I remained silent in response to what he said.
'Karşısında' indicates a figurative position or reaction toward someone's statement.
Köpeğim, yabancıların karşısında sessiz kalmaz.
My dog doesn't stay quiet when faced with strangers.
'Karşısında' describes encountering or facing individuals, emphasizing the interaction.
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