Bedeutung
Using logic to reach a conclusion.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Turkish education traditionally emphasized 'Mantık' (Logic) as a separate course in high schools, making phrases like 'akıl yürütmek' very familiar to the general public. The term 'Akıl' was central to the 'Kelâm' (Islamic scholastic theology) tradition, where reasoning was used to defend faith. On Turkish social media, 'akıl yürütmek' is often used to mock 'conspiracy theories' (komplo teorileri) by saying 'Müthiş bir akıl yürütme!' (What a great piece of reasoning!) sarcastically. Many proverbs contrast 'akıl' with 'force', suggesting that reasoning is the superior way to solve conflicts.
Sound Smarter
Use this phrase instead of 'düşünmek' in academic essays or business meetings to sound more analytical.
Don't Overuse
Using it for simple things like 'I reasoned that I should drink water' sounds robotic.
Bedeutung
Using logic to reach a conclusion.
Sound Smarter
Use this phrase instead of 'düşünmek' in academic essays or business meetings to sound more analytical.
Don't Overuse
Using it for simple things like 'I reasoned that I should drink water' sounds robotic.
The 'Akıl' vs 'Zeka' distinction
Remember that 'akıl' is about wisdom and logic, while 'zeka' is about speed and talent. 'Akıl yürütmek' is the use of wisdom.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'akıl yürütmek'.
Dedektif, suçluyu bulmak için saatlerce ______.
The past tense 'yürüttü' is needed to describe the detective's completed action.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Aşağıdakilerden hangisi doğrudur?
Reasoning is used for problem-solving, not for physical walking or basic biological needs.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Bu bulmacayı nasıl çözdün? Fatma: ______.
This response explains the logical process of solving a puzzle.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Düşünmek vs. Akıl Yürütmek
Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenDedektif, suçluyu bulmak için saatlerce ______.
The past tense 'yürüttü' is needed to describe the detective's completed action.
Aşağıdakilerden hangisi doğrudur?
Reasoning is used for problem-solving, not for physical walking or basic biological needs.
Ayşe: Bu bulmacayı nasıl çözdün? Fatma: ______.
This response explains the logical process of solving a puzzle.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenNo, it specifically implies a logical, step-by-step process. For gut feelings, use 'içime doğdu'.
It is neutral to formal. It's perfect for school, work, and serious discussions.
'Mantık yürütmek' is more about formal logic rules, while 'akıl yürütmek' is broader intellectual reasoning.
You can say 'hatalı akıl yürütme' or 'yanlış akıl yürütme'.
Yes, 'akıl yürütme' is the noun form (reasoning).
Yes, in developmental psychology, this phrase is used to describe how children learn to solve problems.
No, it's about your own internal thought process, though you can share your reasoning to persuade others.
Yes, judges 'akıl yürütür' when interpreting evidence.
Rarely. Unless you are logically analyzing why your partner is upset (which might not be a good idea!).
There isn't a single word, but 'mantıksızca davranmak' (acting illogically) is a conceptual opposite.
No, 'yürütmek' can mean to run a business (iş yürütmek) or to steal (slang). But with 'akıl', it always means reasoning.
No, the phrase is 'akıl yürütmek'. Adding the possessive 'aklımı' makes it sound like you are physically moving your brain.
Very common, especially in columns and analytical pieces.
It's like the 'e' in 'the' when spoken quickly. A neutral, back vowel.
Verwandte Redewendungen
mantık yürütmek
synonymTo use formal logic.
çıkarım yapmak
similarTo make an inference.
kafa yormak
similarTo think hard about something.
akıl danışmak
builds onTo ask for advice.
aklına yatmak
contrastTo make sense to someone.
