This is the 1750th most frequent Turkish word.
tatil
"Holiday" or "vacation."
In this sentence, 'tatil' is used to refer to a period of vacation or a holiday where regular activities (like work or school) are paused.
Yaz tatilinde ailemle denize gittim.
I went to the sea with my family during the summer vacation.
Here, 'tatil' refers to a day off, usually official or public, from work or regular duties.
Bugün işyerinde tatil olduğu için evdeyim.
I am at home because today is a public holiday.
In this instance, 'tatil' describes a collective time period designated for relaxation or break.