This is the 16066th most frequent Turkish word.
vakıf
"Vakıf" in Turkish means a "foundation" or "charity organization established to provide services or aid, often for public or religious purposes."
Here, 'vakıf' is used as a noun meaning 'foundation,' specifically referring to nonprofit organizations.
Bu şehirde birçok yardım vakfı bulunmaktadır.
There are many charity foundations in this city.
In this sentence, 'vakıf' again means 'foundation,' referring to institutions that held significant roles in history.
Tarih kitabı okurken Osmanlı vakıflarının önemini öğrendim.
While reading a history book, I learned about the importance of Ottoman foundations.
Here, 'vakıf' is used in an idiomatic sense, meaning 'knowledgeable or acquainted with' something.