No. 4,191 in Turkish
maya
"Yeast" or "starter culture" used in baking and fermentation.
In a sentence
Hamur işlerinde maya kullanmak yaygındır.
Using yeast in dough recipes is common.
In this sentence, "maya" is used to mean yeast, which is a common food ingredient in baking.
Maya medeniyeti Meksika'da gelişti.
The Mayan civilization developed in Mexico.
Here, "Maya" refers to the Mayan civilization, highlighting a historical culture.
Bu sanatçı, mayasında yetenek olan biri.
This artist is someone who is inherently talented.
In this context, "maya" metaphorically refers to an inherent characteristic or innate quality.
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