This is the 16968th most frequent Turkish word.
çakmaya
The Turkish word "çakmaya" can mean "to strike" or "to ignite," depending on context.
Here, 'çakmaya' is the infinitive form used with an auxiliary verb to mean 'to nail something'. In this case, Ahmet is attempting to complete the task of nailing the door.
Ahmet, kapıyı çakmaya çalışıyordu.
Ahmet was trying to nail the door.
In this sentence, 'çakmaya' represents the act of lightning striking or flashing. It describes the starting action of the lightning.
Şimşekler çakmaya başladığında eve dönüyoruz.
We return home when lightning starts to strike.
Here, 'çakmaya' idiomatically means to grasp or understand something, such as comprehending exam questions.