This is the 482nd most frequent Turkish word.
derneği
"Derneği" means "association" or "society" in English.
The word 'derneği' in this sentence refers to a specific association (the Nature Conservation Association) and is used in the genitive-subordinate construction to indicate the association's name.
Doğa Koruma Derneği, çevreyi korumak için gönüllü faaliyetlerde bulunuyor.
The Nature Conservation Association engages in volunteer activities to protect the environment.
Here, 'derneği' refers to a specific association mentioned in context, and it functions as a direct object in the accusative case.
Derneği ziyaret ederek, yetkililere önerilerimizi ilettik.
We visited the association and conveyed our suggestions to the officials.
In this sentence, 'derneği' indicates the association being encouraged, and it also serves as a direct object in the accusative case, showing its involvement.