This is the 227th most frequent Turkish word.
ayı
"Bear" (animal).
In this sentence, 'ayı' is used to refer to a bear, the animal.
Ormanda bir ayı gördük.
We saw a bear in the forest.
Here, 'ayı' is part of the phrase to indicate a month, referring to time.
Ocak ayı genellikle soğuk olur.
The month of January is usually cold.
In this usage, 'ayı' acts as a colloquial term for inappropriate or inconsiderate behavior.