No. 1,664 in Turkish
yıldızı
The Turkish word "yıldızı" means "his/her/its star" or "the star of."
In a sentence
Onun filmdeki performansı, onu bir gecede yıldızı yaptı.
Her performance in the film made her a star overnight.
In this sentence, 'yıldızı' refers metaphorically to someone becoming a popular or prominent figure, similar to the concept of a 'star' in entertainment.
Gökyüzünde parlayan yıldızı izlemek çok keyifliydi.
It was very enjoyable to watch the shining star in the sky.
Here, 'yıldızı' literally refers to a celestial object in the night sky, showcasing its basic astronomical meaning.
Resmin ortasında büyük bir yıldız şekli vardı.
There was a large star shape in the middle of the picture.
In this use, 'yıldız' describes the geometric or decorative shape resembling a star, demonstrating its conceptual and artistic usage.
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