Significado
Agreeing to remember something.
Contexto cultural
In Turkish business culture, saying 'Aklımda tutacağım' is often preferred over writing things down in front of a superior, as it suggests high mental capacity and focus. The phrase is often used in hospitality. A waiter might say it to remember a specific table preference without needing a notepad. The concept of 'Akıl' (Intellect) was central to Ottoman philosophy, seen as a gift from God that must be used to 'hold' truth. On social media like Twitter (X), users often reply with just 'Aklımda' to threads containing useful tips or life hacks.
The 'ğ' is key
Don't pronounce the 'ğ' as a hard 'g'. It should be a smooth transition between the 'a' and 'ı'.
Eye Contact
When saying this in Turkey, a slight nod and eye contact make the promise feel much more sincere.
Significado
Agreeing to remember something.
The 'ğ' is key
Don't pronounce the 'ğ' as a hard 'g'. It should be a smooth transition between the 'a' and 'ı'.
Eye Contact
When saying this in Turkey, a slight nod and eye contact make the promise feel much more sincere.
Vowel Drop
Never say 'Akılımda'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Always drop that 'ı'!
Shorten it
In casual texts, just write 'Aklımda 👍' to show you've received the message.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing suffixes for 'Akıl'.
Bu bilgiyi akl__da tutacağım.
The phrase uses the first-person possessive '-ım' (my mind).
Which response is most natural when a friend tells you they are allergic to nuts?
Arkadaşın: 'Fındığa alerjim var.'
This is the standard way to acknowledge a personal preference or warning.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the phrase.
Patron: 'Yarın toplantı saat 9'da.' Çalışan: 'Tamam efendim, ________.'
The future tense 'tutacağım' shows a commitment to remember.
Match the phrase variation to the situation.
1. Aklımda! 2. Kulağıma küpe olsun. 3. Aklımda tutacağım.
Aklımda! is short for texting; Kulağıma küpe olsun is for deep advice; Aklımda tutacağım is standard.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosBu bilgiyi akl__da tutacağım.
The phrase uses the first-person possessive '-ım' (my mind).
Arkadaşın: 'Fındığa alerjim var.'
This is the standard way to acknowledge a personal preference or warning.
Patron: 'Yarın toplantı saat 9'da.' Çalışan: 'Tamam efendim, ________.'
The future tense 'tutacağım' shows a commitment to remember.
1. Aklımda! 2. Kulağıma küpe olsun. 3. Aklımda tutacağım.
Aklımda! is short for texting; Kulağıma küpe olsun is for deep advice; Aklımda tutacağım is standard.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. The level of formality is adjusted by adding 'Efendim' or using the 'Siz' form.
'Aklımda' is 'It is in my mind' (state), while 'tutacağım' is 'I will keep it' (action).
Yes, but it sounds like you are remembering a detail about them, not the person themselves. For people, use 'Seni unutmayacağım' (I won't forget you).
Use 'Aklımızda tutacağız'.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails to acknowledge instructions.
It's a strong intent, but not a legal contract. It's more about the act of not forgetting.
'Aklımdan çıktı' (It slipped my mind/I forgot).
You can, but it sounds very clinical or poetic. 'Aklımda' is much more natural.
This is called 'Hece Düşmesi' (Vowel Elision). It happens to many two-syllable body parts and abstract nouns in Turkish.
Yes, 'Yazdım kafaya' or 'Yazdım kenara' are more street-style ways to say you've noted something.
Frases relacionadas
Aklımda bulunsun
similarLet it be in my mind (just in case).
Not ettim
synonymI've noted it down.
Unutma!
contrastDon't forget!
Kulağına küpe olsun
specialized formLet it be an earring for your ear.
Ezberlemek
similarTo memorize by heart.
