This is the 5420th most frequent Turkish word.
kurtarmak
"To save" or "rescue."
Here, 'kurtarmak' means 'to rescue' or 'to save' from a physical danger or threat, emphasizing the effort to preserve belongings from destruction.
Yangından eşyalarını kurtarmak için çok uğraştı.
He tried very hard to rescue his belongings from the fire.
In this usage, 'kurtarmak' metaphorically means 'to save' a situation or event by providing a crucial solution or contribution.
Bu matematik problemini çözerek günü kurtardın.
You saved the day by solving this math problem.
Here, 'kurtarmak' refers to preserving or protecting items from being lost or deteriorated, highlighting the act of maintenance or prevention.