This is the 4184th most frequent Turkish word.
maden
"Mine" or "mineral."
Here, 'maden' refers to 'mine,' a place where minerals are extracted.
Bu dağda birçok maden bulunmaktadır.
There are many mines in this mountain.
In this sentence, 'maden' metaphorically refers to 'a source of valuable items,' highlighting the nutritional value of apples.
Elma vücudumuz için gerçek bir maden gibidir.
An apple is like a true treasure for our body.
Here, 'maden' is used as part of the term 'maden suyu,' which means 'mineral water,' emphasizing the natural occurrence of minerals in the water.