This is the 4366th most frequent Turkish word.
yarkadaş
"Yarkadaş" in Turkish means "close friend" or "buddy."
In this sentence, 'yarkadaş' is used in plural form 'yarkadaşlar' to mean 'friends', referring to individuals who have a mutual supportive relationship.
Yarkadaşlar her zaman birbirine destek olmalıdır.
Friends should always support each other.
Here, 'yarkadaş' is singular and denotes a close or best friend, underlining deep familiarity and shared experience.
O, çocukluğundan beri en iyi yarkadaşı olarak kaldı.
He has remained his best friend since childhood.
In this context, 'yarkadaş' conveys the idea of forming a new friendship, emphasizing the act of gaining a companion.