This is the 6020th most frequent Turkish word.
yakalama
"Yakalama" means "catching" or "seizing" in English.
In this usage, 'yakalama' is metaphorical and refers to 'capturing' or 'engaging' attention or interest.
Filmdeki duygusal sahne herkesin dikkatini yakalamıştı.
The emotional scene in the movie captured everyone's attention.
The word 'yakalama' in this context refers to the physical act of 'catching' something, specifically the ball in a sports or play context.
Oyuncu topu ustaca bir hareketle yakaladı.
The player caught the ball with a skillful move.
Here, 'yakalama' conveys the act of apprehending an individual, typically used in law enforcement contexts.