This is the 17606th most frequent Turkish word.
şanstır
"Şanstır" means "it is luck" or "it is fortune" in English.
Here 'şanstır' refers to an abstract concept of luck or fortune, emphasizing its role in success.
Hayatta başarılı olmak bazen büyük bir şanstır.
In life, being successful is sometimes a great luck.
In this context, 'şanstır' specifies an instance of luck tied to a specific event.
Onun piyangoyu kazanması gerçekten şaşırtıcı bir şanstır.
Winning the lottery is truly an astonishing luck for him.
Here 'şanstır' emphasizes the fortunate nature of a specific opportunity being realized.