This is the 16749th most frequent Turkish word.
yıkıldığını
"Yıkıldığını" means "that [it/he/she/they] collapsed" or "was/were destroyed" in English.
In this sentence, 'yıkıldığını' is used metaphorically to describe emotional devastation or sadness, showing its application beyond physical destruction.
Ev sahibinin hüzünlü bir şekilde yıkıldığını öğrenmek beni oldukça üzdü.
Learning that the homeowner was sad and devastated upset me quite a bit.
Here, 'yıkıldığını' is used literally to depict the physical collapse or destruction of a structure, illustrating its concrete usage.
Binanın yıkıldığını haberlerde duyunca çok şaşırdım.
I was very surprised when I heard in the news that the building had collapsed.
In this example, 'yıkıldığını' figuratively expresses the destruction or failure of plans, emphasizing its adaptable use to various contexts.