şimşek

This is the 2760th most frequent Turkish word.


şimşek

Lightning


Here, 'şimşek' is used to describe the phenomenon of a lightning strike in the context of a natural event.

Gökyüzünde şimşek çaktı ve ardından gök gürlemeye başladı.

Lightning struck in the sky and then thunder began to rumble.


In this sentence, 'şimşek' is used metaphorically to describe quickness or speed, comparing it to how fast lightning occurs.

Bazen düşüncelerim şimşek gibi hızlı geçer.

Sometimes my thoughts pass as quickly as lightning.


Here, 'Şimşek' is used as a proper noun, referring to the name of a sports team, demonstrating the usage of the word as a name.

Şimşek adlı takım bu yıl şampiyonluğu hedefliyor.

The team named Şimşek aims for the championship this year.