This is the 217th most frequent Turkish word.
ana
"Mother."
Here, 'ana' is used adjectivally to mean 'main' or 'primary'.
Ana bir kavramdır umut.
Hope is a main concept.
In this sentence, 'ana' is used as a noun meaning 'mother'.
Ana kucağı her zaman huzur verir.
A mother's lap always gives comfort.
Here, 'ana yol' uses 'ana' as an adjective meaning 'main', describing a primary or central road.