ayı

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.

Arkadaşların hakkında öyle konuşman hiç ayı değil.

Speaking about your friends like that isn't appropriate.