This is the 5301st most frequent Turkish word.
karşılaştıkları
"Things they encountered" or "what they came across."
In this sentence, 'karşılaştıkları' signifies the challenges or situations encountered by the subject in the village. It is derived from the verb 'karşılaşmak' meaning 'to meet' or 'to encounter' something, and here it is used in a past participle form to describe events experienced.
Köyde karşılaştıkları zorluklar büyüktü.
The difficulties they faced in the village were significant.
Here 'karşılaştıkları' describes the moment the subjects interact with the topics at the meeting. It conveys the notion of encountering or facing, emphasizing the subjects' reaction to an unexpected situation.
Toplantıdaki konularla karşılaştıkları anda şaşkınlık yaşadılar.
They were surprised the moment they faced the topics at the meeting.
In this context, 'karşılaştıkları' refers to the people whom the subjects have met or encountered. It highlights their approach and behavior towards unfamiliar individuals.