This is the 1567th most frequent Turkish word.
korku
Fear.
Here, the word 'korku' denotes 'horror,' referring to a genre of movies that evoke fear.
Korku filmleri izlemeyi seviyorum.
I enjoy watching horror movies.
In this usage, 'korku' represents the emotion of fear experienced by someone.
Çocukken karanlıktan korku duyardım.
As a child, I used to feel fear of the dark.
The word 'korku' in this sentence is used to describe the broader concept or idea of fear, as a driving factor for actions.