Bedeutung
The process of intellectual activity.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Being 'düşünceli' is a pillar of Turkish hospitality. A host is expected to 'think' of the guest's needs (tea, slippers, food) before the guest asks. The phrase 'Düşünüyorum, öyleyse varım' (I think, therefore I am) is well-known in Turkey and often used in intellectual discussions to emphasize the value of reason. There is a belief that if you think of someone and they call you immediately after, it's 'kalp kalbe karşıdır' (heart is against heart/mutual feeling). Turkish soap operas (diziler) often feature long scenes of characters 'düşünmek' while looking out at the sea, emphasizing internal drama.
The 'I'm Planning' Shortcut
Use '-meyi düşünüyorum' to sound more natural when talking about your weekend plans instead of using the strict future tense.
Case Matters
Always use the accusative (-i) for the person you are thinking about. 'Sana düşünüyorum' is a classic beginner mistake.
Bedeutung
The process of intellectual activity.
The 'I'm Planning' Shortcut
Use '-meyi düşünüyorum' to sound more natural when talking about your weekend plans instead of using the strict future tense.
Case Matters
Always use the accusative (-i) for the person you are thinking about. 'Sana düşünüyorum' is a classic beginner mistake.
Thoughtful Compliments
If someone helps you, say 'Çok düşüncelisiniz' (You are very thoughtful) to earn major social points.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'düşünmek' for a future plan.
Gelecek yıl İstanbul'da yaşamayı ________.
The present continuous '-iyorum' is the standard way to express an ongoing plan or intention.
Which sentence correctly says 'I am thinking of you'?
Hangisi doğru?
The verb 'düşünmek' takes the accusative case (-i) for the person being thought of.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu kitap hakkında ne düşünüyorsun? B: ________.
When asked for an opinion, '...olduğunu düşünüyorum' is the correct formal/neutral structure.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'Kara kara düşünmek'
Hangi durum için uygundur?
'Kara kara düşünmek' implies worrying deeply about a serious problem.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Types of Thinking
Logical
- • Akıl yürütmek
- • Analiz etmek
Emotional
- • Kara kara düşünmek
- • Özlemek
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenGelecek yıl İstanbul'da yaşamayı ________.
The present continuous '-iyorum' is the standard way to express an ongoing plan or intention.
Hangisi doğru?
The verb 'düşünmek' takes the accusative case (-i) for the person being thought of.
A: Bu kitap hakkında ne düşünüyorsun? B: ________.
When asked for an opinion, '...olduğunu düşünüyorum' is the correct formal/neutral structure.
Hangi durum için uygundur?
'Kara kara düşünmek' implies worrying deeply about a serious problem.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, but you must use a noun clause like '...olduğunu düşünüyorum.' Using 'düşünüyorum ki' is grammatically possible but sounds like a translation from English.
'Düşünmek' is to think. 'Taşınmak' is to move house. Together in 'düşünüp taşınmak,' they mean to consider something very carefully.
It is neutral. It's used in both street slang and academic papers.
Simply say 'Seni düşünüyorum.'
No, 'to dream' is 'rüya görmek' (while sleeping) or 'hayal kurmak' (daydreaming). 'Düşünmek' is for conscious thought.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Akıl yürütmek
similarTo reason logically
Zannetmek
similarTo suppose/assume
Tasarlamak
specialized formTo design/plan
Kaşınmak
contrastTo itch (figuratively: to look for trouble)
Düşlemek
builds onTo dream/imagine
