This is the 13661st most frequent Turkish word.
kusura
"Fault" or "offense."
In this sentence, 'kusura' is used as part of the expression 'kusura bakma,' a common way to apologize in Turkish, which literally translates to 'don't take offense'.
Kusura bakma, geç kaldım.
I'm sorry, I am late.
Here, 'kusura' forms part of 'kusura bakmayın,' the polite plural or formal version of the apology, showing consideration to the feelings of others.
Eğer yanlış bir şey söylediysem, kusura bakmayın.
Sorry if I said something wrong.
In this usage, 'kusura' is used in 'kusura bakarsanız,' which politely precedes stating a suggestion, meaning 'if you would excuse'.