This is the 6358th most frequent Turkish word.
şaşkına
"Şaşkına" means "bewildered" or "confused" in English.
Here, 'şaşkına' functions to denote a state of being stunned or surprised under great confusion caused by an unexpected incident.
Olayın ardından herkes şaşkına döndü.
After the event, everyone was stunned.
The word 'şaşkına' is used here to reflect the idea of a state of bewilderment or astonishment and emphasizes maintaining one's composure.
Şaşkına kapılmadan yoluma devam ettim.
I continued on my way without succumbing to astonishment.
In this context, 'şaşkına' conveys the state of puzzled or confused emotions experienced by the friend, aligning with a response to unexpected events.