This is the 15399th most frequent Turkish word.
sıkıya
"Strictly" or "closely."
The word "sıkıya" here is an adverb derived from the noun "sıkı," meaning "tight" or "strict." In this context, it implies being prepared for challenging or strict situations.
Bu durumda sıkıya her zaman hazırlıklı olmak gerekiyor.
In this situation, it is always necessary to be prepared for tight circumstances.
In this sentence, "sıkıya" modifies the verb in terms of action manner; it means "tightly," indicating careful and compact packing to save space.
Eşyaları sıkıya yerleştirirsen daha fazla alan kazanırsın.
If you pack the items tightly, you will gain more space.
Here, "sıkıya" is used figuratively to mean speaking carefully or with discipline, metaphorically suggesting tighter control or organization of one's words for effectiveness.