This is the 6339th most frequent Turkish word.
şam
"Şam" in Turkish means "Damascus," the capital of Syria.
In this sentence, 'şamdan' refers to a candlestick, showcasing the word 'şam' as part of a compound noun.
Annem yeni şamdan aldı.
My mother bought a new candlestick.
Here, 'Şam' is used as a proper noun referring to the city of Damascus in Turkish.
Şam'da eski tarihi yapılar var.
There are old historical buildings in Damascus.
In this sentence, 'şamış' derives from 'şam' and implies shiny or brightly appearing, demonstrating an adjectival usage.