This is the 4191st most frequent Turkish word.
maya
"Yeast" or "starter culture" used in baking and fermentation.
In this sentence, "maya" is used to mean yeast, which is a common food ingredient in baking.
Hamur işlerinde maya kullanmak yaygındır.
Using yeast in dough recipes is common.
Here, "Maya" refers to the Mayan civilization, highlighting a historical culture.
Maya medeniyeti Meksika'da gelişti.
The Mayan civilization developed in Mexico.
In this context, "maya" metaphorically refers to an inherent characteristic or innate quality.