This is the 2664th most frequent Turkish word.
yakma
"Yakma" means "burning" or "the act of burning" in English.
Here, 'yakma' is used as a command derived from the verb 'yakmak,' meaning 'to burn.' It is a negative imperative form instructing not to cause burning.
Yemeği yakma!
Don't burn the food!
In this context, 'yakma' figuratively refers to overexposing or causing excessive brightness in the context of photography.
Fotoğrafta rengi yakma!
Don't overexpose the color in the photo!
Here, 'yakma' refers to the act of burning wood intentionally for a specific purpose, derived from 'yakmak' in a noun form.