tik

This is the 9057th most frequent Turkish word.


tik

A "tic" or involuntary muscle spasm; also used for a "checkmark."


Here, 'tik' is used as an onomatopoeia, representing a small clicking sound.

Kapının koluna tik sesi geldi.

A 'tik' sound was heard from the door handle.


In this sentence, 'tik' forms part of the expression 'tik tak', which mimics a rhythmic tapping or ticking noise.

Elimdeki kalemi tik tak yere vurdum.

I tapped the pen in my hand on the floor with a 'tik-tak' sound.


Here, 'tik' refers to the ticking sound typically associated with a clock, emphasizing the mechanical rhythm.

Hızla tik atan bir saat gördüm.

I saw a clock rapidly ticking.