This is the 8693rd most frequent Turkish word.
saflar
The Turkish word "saflar" means "rows" or "ranks."
In this sentence, 'saflar' is used to mean 'ranks' or 'lines' referring to formations in a military or organized group context.
Ordu, düşmanın saflarına saldırdı.
The army attacked the enemy's ranks.
Here, 'saflaşmak' relates to the process of becoming 'pure' or 'clear', showing a different use of the root 'saf'.
Düşünceler saflaşıp berraklaştı.
Thoughts purified and became clear.
In this context, 'saflara ayrılmak' refers to dividing into groups or sides within a context of argument or discussion.