This is the 23rd most frequent Turkish word.
yıl
Year.
In this sentence, 'yıl' refers to the current period of 12 months, emphasizing a specific timeframe (this year).
Bu yıl çok çalışacağız.
This year, we will work hard.
Here, 'yıl' is used in a plural form to indicate multiple years, specifically a duration of time.
Beş yıl sonra mezun olacağım.
I will graduate in five years.
In this case, 'yıl' is employed to describe a recurring time interval (every year).