This is the 56th most frequent Turkish word.
başkan
President; chairman.
In this sentence, 'başkan' refers to an appointed or elected leader, such as a president or chairperson.
Başkan konuşmasını bitirdi.
The president finished his speech.
Here, 'başkan' is used as a title for someone presiding over a meeting or session.
Toplantıda başkan olmayı kim üstlenecek?
Who will undertake the role of chairman at the meeting?
In this context, 'başkan' indicates an informal leader or representative within a small group, such as friends.