No. 831 in Turkish
sıkıntı
"Trouble," "distress," or "boredom," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Büyük bir sıkıntıyla karşılaştık.
We faced a significant problem.
Here, 'sıkıntı' is used to mean 'problem' or 'difficulty', denoting an adverse situation.
Sohbet sırasında biraz sıkıntı olduğunu fark ettim.
I noticed some discomfort during the conversation.
In this context, 'sıkıntı' is used to describe a feeling of unease or awkwardness.
Sorularınızı sormaktan çekinmeyin, sıkıntı yok.
Feel free to ask your questions, no problem.
In this usage, 'sıkıntı' conveys the absence of trouble or issues.
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