This is the 2009th most frequent Turkish word.
soğan
Onion.
Here, 'soğan' is used in its primary meaning as an 'onion.'
Soğan doğramayı sevmem.
I do not like chopping onions.
In this sentence, 'soğan' is used to describe the key ingredient of the dish.
Kışın bol bol soğan çorbası yaparız.
We frequently make onion soup in winter.
Here, 'soğan' is metaphorically used to signify the layers or steps in addressing problems.