yüküm

Yüküm is a term found in various Turkic languages, generally referring to a burden, load, or weight that is carried. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Literally, yüküm describes the physical weight of objects being transported, whether by a person, animal, or vehicle. For instance, a farmer might speak of the yüküm of their harvest, or a porter might refer to the yüküm they are carrying.

Metaphorically, yüküm can represent responsibilities, duties, emotional distress, or any kind of significant pressure. Someone might say they have a heavy yüküm of work or that a difficult situation has placed a great yüküm upon them. This metaphorical usage highlights the feeling of being weighed down or oppressed by something non-physical. The specific nuance of the word can vary slightly depending on the regional dialect and the context in which it is used. It's a fundamental word in conveying the concept of carrying something substantial, whether tangible or intangible.