saygı

This is the 8750th most frequent Turkish word.


saygı

Respect.


Here, 'saygı' is used as a noun referring to the feeling of respect towards someone.

Ona karşı derin bir saygı duyuyorum.

I have deep respect for him/her.


In this sentence, 'saygı' is used as a root for the adjective 'saygılı', which means 'respectful', expressing an action performed with respect.

Saygılı bir şekilde konuşur musunuz?

Can you speak respectfully?


Here, 'saygı' is again used as a noun, representing the abstract concept of respect received from others.

Toplumda saygı görmek için herkesin sorumluluğu vardır.

In order to gain respect in society, everyone has a responsibility.