This is the 372nd most frequent Turkish word.
orta
"Orta" means "middle" or "medium" in English.
Here, 'orta' is used as a noun meaning 'middle' or 'center'.
Odanın ortasındaki masa dikkatimi çekti.
The table in the middle of the room caught my attention.
In this sentence, 'orta' is used in a metaphorical sense, meaning 'middle' or 'intermediate' way.
Bu sorunun kesin bir orta yolu yok.
There is no definite middle ground for this question.
Here, 'orta' is used as an adjective describing size, meaning 'medium'.