This is the 6352nd most frequent Turkish word.
şad
"Şad" means "happy" or "joyful" in Turkish.
In this sentence, 'şad' is used as an adjective to describe the laughter as joyous or delighted, implying an expressive emotion.
Geriden gelen şad bir kahkaha herkesin dikkatini çekti.
A joyous laughter coming from behind drew everyone's attention.
Here, 'şad' is used in its verb form to express a feeling of delight or joy among the individuals participating in the event.
Babamızın anısına yapılan bu etkinlikte hepimiz şad olduk.
We all felt delighted at this event organized in memory of our father.
In this usage, 'şad' functions as part of the verb phrase 'şad etmek,' meaning to make someone happy or to please them.