This is the 2215th most frequent Turkish word.
yalı
A "yalı" is a waterside mansion or villa, typically located along the Bosphorus in Turkey.
Here, 'yalı' refers to a stately residence located along the waterfront, commonly used when speaking of luxurious houses by bodies of water.
Boğaz'da bir yalıda yaşamayı hayal ediyorum.
I dream of living in a waterfront mansion on the Bosphorus.
In this context, 'yalı' also refers to historically significant waterfront residences, often associated with certain societal positions.
Osmanlı döneminde birçok yalı devlet adamlarına aitti.
In the Ottoman era, many mansions belonged to state officials.
The word 'yalı' symbolizes architectural and cultural importance particular to regions such as the Bosphorus in Turkey.