This is the 15589th most frequent Turkish word.
tavan
"Ceiling" or "roof" in English.
In this context, 'tavan' refers to the literal ceiling of a room.
Bu odanın tavanı çok yüksektir.
The ceiling of this room is very high.
Here, 'tavan' metaphorically refers to the peak or maximum level.
Enerji fiyatlarının tavan yapması endişe verici.
The energy prices reaching their peak is concerning.
In this sentence, 'tavan' is used in an economic context to describe a maximum price limit.