Significado
A person suffering from a mental health condition.
Contexto cultural
Turkish 'dizis' (TV series) like 'Masumlar Apartmanı' have popularized the discussion of mental health, often using 'akıl hastası' to describe characters with OCD or schizophrenia. In the Ottoman era, 'akıl hastaları' were treated in 'Bimarhanes' with music and water sounds, showing a more holistic approach than early European asylums. The Turkish Penal Code uses 'akıl hastalığı' to determine if a person can be held responsible for a crime. It is a very specific legal status. In some parts of Turkey, mental illness was historically linked to 'nazar' (the evil eye) or 'cinler' (spirits), though 'akıl hastası' is a secular, medical term.
Avoid as an insult
While common, calling someone an 'akıl hastası' in an argument is very aggressive and can lead to serious conflict.
The '-sı' suffix
Always remember the '-sı'. Without it, 'akıl hasta' sounds like a broken robot speaking.
Significado
A person suffering from a mental health condition.
Avoid as an insult
While common, calling someone an 'akıl hastası' in an argument is very aggressive and can lead to serious conflict.
The '-sı' suffix
Always remember the '-sı'. Without it, 'akıl hasta' sounds like a broken robot speaking.
Deli vs. Akıl Hastası
If you want to be funny or light, use 'deli'. If you want to be serious or clinical, use 'akıl hastası'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
O adamın garip davranışları var, bence o bir akıl _______.
The phrase is a fixed compound noun 'akıl hastası'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a medical report?
Doktor raporuna ne yazmalı?
'Akıl hastası' is the standard clinical term for reports.
Match the Turkish phrase with its English equivalent.
Eşleştirme yapın:
These are the standard translations for these terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu adam neden kendi kendine konuşuyor? B: Bilmiyorum, belki de bir _______.
The third person suffix '-dır' is used for making a guess or statement about someone else.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Deli vs. Akıl Hastası
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosO adamın garip davranışları var, bence o bir akıl _______.
The phrase is a fixed compound noun 'akıl hastası'.
Doktor raporuna ne yazmalı?
'Akıl hastası' is the standard clinical term for reports.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the standard translations for these terms.
A: Bu adam neden kendi kendine konuşuyor? B: Bilmiyorum, belki de bir _______.
The third person suffix '-dır' is used for making a guess or statement about someone else.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt depends on the context. Clinically, it is neutral. Colloquially, it can be an insult. In sensitive social settings, it's better to use 'psikolojik rahatsızlığı olan'.
'Akıl' refers to the intellect and logic. 'Ruh' refers to the soul and emotions. An 'akıl hastası' has lost their logic; a 'ruh hastası' has a 'sick soul' (often used for personality disorders).
Yes, but it's more common to say 'Ben deliyim' (I'm crazy) than 'Ben akıl hastasıyım'. The latter sounds like you are actually making a medical confession.
You say 'akıl hastanesi'.
Yes, 'akıl hastaları'.
No, it is strictly for humans. For an animal acting crazy, you would just use 'deli'.
The opposite would be 'akıl sağlığı yerinde olan' (someone whose mental health is in place).
Only if discussing health benefits or legal requirements. Otherwise, it's too personal and clinical.
Not exactly. A psychopath is a specific type of 'akıl hastası', but the term 'psikopat' is used separately in Turkish.
No, you can't say 'this is a mental patient situation'. You would say 'delice bir durum' (a crazy situation).
Frases relacionadas
ruh hastası
similarmentally ill / creep
akıl sağlığı
builds onmental health
deli
synonymcrazy
cezai ehliyet
specialized formcriminal responsibility
meczup
specialized formdivinely mad
