Maden suyu
noun
Pronunciation: /MAH-den soo-yoo/
English Meaning
Mineral water
“Maden suyu” in Example Sentences
Yemekten sonra soğuk bir maden suyu içtik.
We drank a cold mineral water after the meal.
Midem bulanıyor, bir maden suyu içeceğim.
I feel queasy; I'll have a mineral water.
Limonlu maden suyu alabilir miyim?
Can I have a lemon-flavoured mineral water?
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| maden suyunu | the mineral water (object) |
| sade maden suyu | plain mineral water |
Usage Note
Turkish 'maden suyu' is sparkling; still bottled water is just 'su'. Many people drink it after a heavy meal to aid digestion.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Arabic 'maʿdan' (mineral) + 'su' (water).
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