This is the 1737th most frequent Turkish word.
onlara
"Onlara" means "to them" in English.
The word 'onlara' functions as the indirect object of the verb 'verdim', specifying to whom the books are given.
Onlara kitaplar verdim.
I gave books to them.
The word 'onlara' indicates the recipients of the information in a passive sentence.
Ders başlamadan önce onlara haber verildi.
They were informed before the class started.
Here, 'onlara' describes the individuals at whom the action of smiling and greeting is directed.