This is the 17288th most frequent Turkish word.
öteden
"Öteden" means "from afar" or "from a distance" in English.
In this sentence, 'öteden beri' is used to denote a continuous duration of time starting from a past point to the present.
Öteden beri bu konuyla ilgileniyorum.
I have been interested in this matter since a long time ago.
'Öteden' here indicates a location from which the sound originates, suggesting 'afar' or 'from beyond.'
Bir ses öteden yükseldi, gecenin sessizliğini bozarcasına.
A sound arose from afar, as if breaking the silence of the night.
Here, 'öteden' refers to a metaphorical past time or a distant source in time, aligning with the idea of memories.