المعنى
Seeking someone's opinion on a topic.
خلفية ثقافية
In Turkey, consulting elders is not just about the information; it's a sign of respect. Even if you have already made your decision, you might still 'akıl danışmak' to make the elder feel valued. In rural areas, the 'Köy Odası' (Village Room) is a place where men gather to 'akıl danışmak' on community issues like irrigation or harvests. Turkish business culture is hierarchical but also relational. A manager expects subordinates to 'akıl danışmak' rather than acting entirely independently, which could be seen as risky. The Sultans had a 'Divan-ı Hümayun' where they would 'akıl danışmak' with viziers. This established the tradition that even the most powerful person needs a second opinion.
The Politeness Hack
If you want to ask a Turkish person for a favor, start with 'Size bir konuda akıl danışmak istiyordum.' It makes them feel respected and more likely to help you.
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget the -a/-e suffix! 'Seni danışmak' means 'to consult you' in a way that sounds like you are a dictionary or a book, not a person.
المعنى
Seeking someone's opinion on a topic.
The Politeness Hack
If you want to ask a Turkish person for a favor, start with 'Size bir konuda akıl danışmak istiyordum.' It makes them feel respected and more likely to help you.
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget the -a/-e suffix! 'Seni danışmak' means 'to consult you' in a way that sounds like you are a dictionary or a book, not a person.
The 'Abi/Abla' Factor
When consulting someone slightly older, use 'Abi' (brother) or 'Abla' (sister) to make the 'akıl danışmak' feel more like a family bond.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the person being consulted (Dative case).
Yeni bir iş buldum, ______ (müdür) akıl danışmak istiyorum.
The verb 'danışmak' always takes the Dative case (-a/-e).
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend for advice?
Arkadaşına bir konuda yardım sormak istiyorsun. Ne dersin?
'Akıl danışmak' is the standard collocation for seeking advice.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Ayşe: 'Çok kararsızım.' Mehmet: 'Neden bir ______ akıl danışmıyorsun?'
You consult an 'expert' (uzman) when you are undecided.
Match the situation to the correct Turkish sentence.
Situation: You are asking your father about which house to buy.
This correctly uses the Dative case and the past tense of the collocation.
Match the synonyms.
Match the following:
All are related, but 'fikir almak' is the closest neutral synonym.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينYeni bir iş buldum, ______ (müdür) akıl danışmak istiyorum.
The verb 'danışmak' always takes the Dative case (-a/-e).
Arkadaşına bir konuda yardım sormak istiyorsun. Ne dersin?
'Akıl danışmak' is the standard collocation for seeking advice.
Ayşe: 'Çok kararsızım.' Mehmet: 'Neden bir ______ akıl danışmıyorsun?'
You consult an 'expert' (uzman) when you are undecided.
Situation: You are asking your father about which house to buy.
This correctly uses the Dative case and the past tense of the collocation.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
All are related, but 'fikir almak' is the closest neutral synonym.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your parents, or your boss. It's always polite.
Yes, but it might sound a bit heavy. For 'What should I eat?', 'Ne yesem?' is better. Use 'akıl danışmak' for decisions that require thought.
'Tavsiye istemek' is asking for a specific recommendation (like a movie). 'Akıl danışmak' is asking for someone's judgment on a situation.
Usually no. You say 'akıl danışmak', not 'bir akıl danışmak'.
Yes! You can say 'Ekibime her zaman akıl danışırım' (I always consult my team) to show you are a team player.
Yes: 'Akıl danışıldı' (Advice was sought).
Yes. 'Bu konu hakkında sana akıl danışmak istiyorum.'
You don't 'akıl danışmak' to a book. You 'bakmak' (look at) or 'başvurmak' (refer to) a book.
Yes, very common. 'Müsait misin? Bir akıl danışacaktım.'
Not necessarily, but it implies you will take it seriously.
عبارات ذات صلة
akıl vermek
contrastTo give advice (often unsolicited).
akıl hocalığı yapmak
specialized formTo act as a mentor.
fikir alışverişi
similarExchange of ideas.
aklına yatmak
builds onTo make sense to someone.
