This is the 16969th most frequent Turkish word.
çalar
"Çalar" means "he/she/it plays" or "he/she/it steals," depending on context.
Here, the word 'çalar' describes the action of an alarm making a sound (ringing), demonstrating its meaning to 'ring' in English.
Saat 7'de alarm çalar.
The alarm rings at 7 o'clock.
In this sentence, 'çalar' is used to mean 'steal,' showing its alternative usage in cases of theft or robbery.
Hırsız vitrindeki saati çalar.
The thief steals the watch in the showcase.
In this context, 'çalar' indicates playing a musical instrument, such as a piano, explaining its meaning in the domain of music.