This is the 9280th most frequent Turkish word.
yanında
"Next to" or "beside."
In this sentence, 'yanına' (a variation of 'yanında') indicates location or physical proximity, specifically 'next to someone'.
Telefonumu yanına koydum.
I placed my phone next to you.
Here, 'yanında' signifies possession or accompaniment, meaning 'having something with oneself'.
Yanında taşırım çünkü bana lazım olabilir.
I carry it with me because I might need it.
In this sentence, 'yanında' expresses adjacency or proximity to another person, metaphorically indicating emotional comfort or security.