This is the 8264th most frequent Turkish word.
mirror
The Turkish word for "mirror" is "ayna," meaning a reflective surface, typically glass, that reflects images.
Here, the word 'ayna' ('mirror') is used literally to refer to the object reflecting an image.
Aynaya baktığımda yüzümde bir gülümseme gördüm.
When I looked in the mirror, I saw a smile on my face.
In this sentence, 'ayna' ('mirror') is used metaphorically, symbolizing reflection or introspection.
O, geçmişine bir ayna tutarak hatalarını değerlendirdi.
He evaluated his mistakes by holding a mirror to his past.
Here, 'ayna' ('mirror') represents a symbolic metaphor indicating representation or a reflection of characteristics.