tutanak
tutanak en 30 segundos
- An official written record or minutes of a meeting.
- Used in legal, corporate, and bureaucratic contexts in Turkey.
- Formed from the verb 'tutmak' (to hold/record).
- Essential for documenting facts, accidents, and decisions formally.
The Turkish word tutanak is a vital term in both formal administration and daily legal interactions. At its core, it refers to an official written record, minutes of a meeting, or a formal report documenting an event as it happened. Derived from the verb tutmak (to hold, to keep, or to record), the suffix -anak transforms it into a noun representing the result of that 'holding' or 'recording' action. Whether you are in a corporate boardroom, a police station after a minor traffic incident, or a parliamentary session, the tutanak is the definitive document that captures the reality of the proceedings.
- Official Minutes
- In a business context, this refers to the 'toplantı tutanağı' (meeting minutes), which summarizes decisions made, participants present, and tasks assigned. It serves as the legal memory of the organization.
- Legal Protocol/Report
- When the police or authorities document a crime scene or an accident, the resulting document is a tutanak. It is a factual, objective description signed by witnesses and officials.
- Evidence of Occurrence
- In schools or public institutions, if a rule is broken, a teacher or official might 'tutanak tutmak' (keep a record/write a report) to formalize the incident for disciplinary action.
Polis kaza yerinde hemen bir tutanak hazırladı ve taraflara imzalattı.
The word is highly versatile. It covers everything from the 'minutes' of a tiny neighborhood association meeting to the 'proceedings' of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. It implies a sense of objectivity; a tutanak should not contain opinions, only observations, statements made, and actions taken. When you hear this word, think of a 'snapshot in text' that freezes a moment in time for future reference. It is the bridge between a spoken event and a legal reality.
Using tutanak correctly requires understanding its common verb pairings. The most frequent verb used with it is tutmak (to keep/hold), forming the compound action tutanak tutmak, which means 'to draw up a record' or 'to take minutes'. You will also see hazırlamak (to prepare) or imzalamak (to sign) frequently in professional contexts.
- As a Subject
- 'Tutanak hala hazır değil.' (The record is not ready yet.) Here, it acts as the noun performing or receiving the state of the sentence.
- In Genitive Constructions
- 'Toplantının tutanağı' (The minutes of the meeting). Note how the 'k' changes to 'ğ' when a suffix starting with a vowel is added (tutanak -> tutanağı).
Lütfen tüm konuşulanları tutanağa geçirin.
In formal settings, you might encounter the phrase tutanağa geçirmek, which means to officially enter something into the record. This is common in courtrooms or legislative debates. If a politician says something controversial, their opponent might demand, 'Bu sözler tutanağa geçsin!' (Let these words be entered into the record!). This ensures that the statement is preserved for future accountability.
You will encounter tutanak in four primary domains of Turkish life: bureaucracy, law enforcement, corporate environments, and the news. It is not a word used in casual 'chitchat' about the weather, but it is ubiquitous in any situation involving a formal process or a dispute.
- At the Police Station: If you are involved in a fender-bender, the first thing you do is fill out a 'Kaza Tespit Tutanağı' (Accident Detection Record). This document is essential for insurance claims.
- In the Workplace: During board meetings or disciplinary hearings, a secretary or assistant is assigned to 'tutanak tutmak'. After the meeting, the 'tutanak' is circulated for approval.
- In News Reports: You will often hear news anchors say, 'Meclis tutanaklarına göre...' (According to the parliamentary records...). This gives the news item an air of official authority.
- Elections: On election night in Turkey, the 'sandık tutanağı' (ballot box record) is the most important document. It records the number of votes for each candidate and is signed by observers from all parties.
Seçim sonuçları ıslak imzalı tutanaklarla teyit edildi.
If you are watching a Turkish legal drama or a movie about a crime, pay attention to how often the characters mention the tutanak. It is often the 'MacGuffin' or the key piece of evidence that changes the course of the story. In real life, failing to keep a tutanak in a formal situation is often seen as a sign of incompetence or even suspicious behavior.
For English speakers, the most common mistake is confusing tutanak with other types of documents like 'rapor' (report) or 'kayıt' (record/registration). While they are related, they are not always interchangeable.
- Mistake 1: Tutanak vs. Rapor
- A rapor often includes analysis, opinions, and recommendations (e.g., a doctor's report or a financial report). A tutanak is purely descriptive—it only records what happened or what was said without adding subjective evaluation.
- Mistake 2: Using 'Yazmak' instead of 'Tutmak'
- While 'tutanak yazmak' (to write a record) is understood, the idiomatic expression is tutanak tutmak. Using 'yazmak' makes you sound slightly less fluent.
- Mistake 3: Forgetting Consonant Mutation
- Learners often say 'tutanakı' instead of 'tutanağı'. In Turkish, a final 'k' between two vowels almost always becomes 'ğ'. This is a crucial rule for B1 learners to master.
To enrich your vocabulary, it's helpful to see where tutanak sits among its synonyms and related terms. Turkish has several words for 'record' or 'document', each with a specific nuance.
- Zabıt
- This is an older, more formal/Arabic-rooted synonym. You'll see it in 'zabıt katibi' (court clerk). It is almost identical to tutanak but sounds more 'old-school' or strictly judicial.
- Belge
- This is the general word for 'document'. A tutanak is a type of belge, but a belge could also be a certificate, a receipt, or a letter.
- Protokol
- Used specifically for high-level agreements between states or formal social etiquette. While a tutanak records an event, a protokol often outlines a set of rules or a specific agreement.
Mahkeme zaptını inceleyen avukat bir hata buldu.
When choosing between these, use tutanak whenever you are referring to the act of recording a meeting or documenting a specific incident for official purposes. It is the most modern and common term for this specific function.
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Dato curioso
The suffix '-anak' is also found in 'gelenek' (tradition), which comes from 'gel-' (to come), meaning 'that which has come down to us.'
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing the 'u' like the English 'u' in 'use' (it should be 'oo').
- Failing to stress the final syllable.
- Softening the final 'k' too much when it is at the end of a sentence.
Nivel de dificultad
Common in news and formal letters, requires understanding of suffixes.
Requires knowledge of formal Turkish and consonant mutation rules.
Essential for formal situations, but rarely used in casual talk.
Clear pronunciation but often appears in fast-paced formal speech.
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Requisitos previos
Aprende después
Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
Consonant Mutation (K to Ğ)
Tutanak -> Tutanağı
Noun Compounds
Toplantı tutanağı (The 'ı' at the end is the compound marker)
Locative Case
Tutanakta (In the record)
Passive Voice
Tutanak tutuldu (A record was kept)
Dative Case
Tutanağa ekle (Add to the record)
Ejemplos por nivel
Bu bir tutanak.
This is a record.
Simple nominal sentence.
Tutanak masada.
The record is on the table.
Locative case (-da).
Lütfen tutanağı oku.
Please read the record.
Accusative case (-ı) with consonant mutation (k to ğ).
Tutanak çok kısa.
The record is very short.
Adjective usage.
Bu tutanak kimin?
Whose record is this?
Genitive question.
Tutanak burada değil.
The record is not here.
Negative locative.
İşte yeni tutanak.
Here is the new record.
Demonstrative 'işte'.
Tutanak imzalı mı?
Is the record signed?
Question particle 'mı'.
Toplantı için bir tutanak tutalım.
Let's keep a record for the meeting.
Optative mood (tutalım).
Polis bir kaza tutanağı hazırladı.
The police prepared an accident report.
Noun compound (kaza tutanağı).
Tutanakta isminiz yazıyor mu?
Is your name written in the record?
Locative case (tutanakta).
Dünkü toplantının tutanağı nerede?
Where are the minutes of yesterday's meeting?
Genitive-possessive construction.
Her şeyi tutanağa yazdılar.
They wrote everything in the record.
Dative case (tutanağa).
Bu tutanağı imzalamanız gerekiyor.
You need to sign this record.
Necessitative construction.
Tutanaklar henüz hazır değil.
The records are not ready yet.
Plural suffix (-lar).
Hangi tutanağı arıyorsun?
Which record are you looking for?
Interrogative 'hangi'.
Toplantı tutanağını e-posta ile gönderdim.
I sent the meeting minutes via email.
Compound noun in accusative case.
Kavga sonrası okulda tutanak tutuldu.
A record was kept at school after the fight.
Passive voice (tutuldu).
Tutanaktaki bilgiler gerçeği yansıtmıyor.
The information in the record does not reflect the truth.
Attributive -ki suffix.
Lütfen konuşmalarınızı tutanağa geçirin.
Please enter your remarks into the record.
Causative verb (geçirmek).
Tutanak imzalanmadan toplantı bitmez.
The meeting doesn't end without the record being signed.
Negative adverbial (-madan).
Bu olay hakkında resmi bir tutanak var mı?
Is there an official record about this incident?
Adjective 'resmi' (official).
Tutanakları dosyalamayı unutma.
Don't forget to file the records.
Infinitive as object.
Şahitlerin ifadesi tutanağa eklendi.
The witnesses' statements were added to the record.
Passive voice (eklendi).
Müfettiş, eksikliklerle ilgili ayrıntılı bir tutanak düzenledi.
The inspector drew up a detailed record regarding the deficiencies.
Formal verb 'düzenlemek' (to arrange/draw up).
Tutanakların aslı arşivde saklanıyor.
The originals of the records are kept in the archive.
Noun 'aslı' (the original).
İtirazımız üzerine tutanak yeniden incelendi.
Upon our objection, the record was re-examined.
Noun 'itiraz' (objection).
Tutanakta belirtilen saatte orada değildim.
I wasn't there at the time specified in the record.
Participle 'belirtilen' (specified).
Meclis tutanakları halka açıktır.
Parliamentary records are open to the public.
Formal plural usage.
Tutanak tutulurken tarafsız kalınmalıdır.
One must remain neutral while keeping a record.
Passive necessitative with 'iken'.
Şirket yönetimi tutanaklardaki hatayı kabul etti.
The company management accepted the error in the records.
Complex noun phrase.
Tutanakların doğruluğu mahkemede kanıtlandı.
The accuracy of the records was proven in court.
Abstract noun 'doğruluğu' (accuracy).
Soruşturma dosyasındaki tutanaklar çelişkili ifadeler içeriyor.
The records in the investigation file contain contradictory statements.
Adjective 'çelişkili' (contradictory).
Tutanak altına alınan her söz ilerde aleyhinize kullanılabilir.
Every word taken under record can be used against you in the future.
Passive participle phrase.
Diplomatik görüşmelerin tutanakları gizli tutuluyor.
The minutes of the diplomatic talks are being kept secret.
Passive present continuous.
Tutanaktaki usulsüzlükler nedeniyle seçim iptal edildi.
The election was canceled due to irregularities in the records.
Noun 'usulsüzlük' (irregularity).
Olay yerindeki bulgular tutanakla kayıt altına alındı.
Findings at the scene were recorded by a protocol.
Instrumental case with 'ile'.
Tutanakların şeffaflığı demokratik kurumlar için esastır.
The transparency of records is essential for democratic institutions.
Abstract concept sentence.
Savcı, tutanaklardaki boşluklara dikkat çekti.
The prosecutor drew attention to the gaps in the records.
Idiomatic 'dikkat çekmek'.
Tutanak tanzim edilirken tüm prosedürlere uyuldu.
All procedures were followed while the record was being drawn up.
Formal verb 'tanzim etmek'.
İdari işlemin iptali için tutanağın hukuki niteliği tartışıldı.
The legal nature of the record was debated for the cancellation of the administrative act.
High-level legal terminology.
Tutanakların sıhhati, yargılama sürecinin en kritik unsurudur.
The validity of the records is the most critical element of the judicial process.
Arabic-origin formal word 'sıhhat' (validity/health).
Görüşme tutanaklarının kamuoyuyla paylaşılması infial yarattı.
Sharing the meeting minutes with the public caused an outcry.
Gerund as subject.
Tutanaklardaki maddi hatalar, kararın bozulmasına yol açtı.
Material errors in the records led to the reversal of the decision.
Legal term 'maddi hata' (material error).
Müzakere tutanakları, tarafların gerçek iradesini yansıtmaktadır.
The negotiation records reflect the true will of the parties.
Formal '-maktadır' ending.
Tutanakların tahrif edilmesi ağır bir suç teşkil eder.
Falsifying records constitutes a serious crime.
Formal verb 'teşkil etmek'.
Arşivlenen tutanaklar, tarihin sessiz tanıklarıdır.
Archived records are the silent witnesses of history.
Metaphorical usage.
Tutanak altına alınmayan hiçbir husus hukuken bağlayıcı değildir.
No matter not taken under record is legally binding.
Double negative for emphasis.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— To formalize something by writing it down in a record.
Olayı tutanak altına aldık.
Se confunde a menudo con
Rapor includes analysis and opinions; tutanak is strictly factual.
Kayıt is a general term for any record (database, audio); tutanak is a specific document type.
Belge is any document; tutanak is a record of an event or meeting.
Modismos y expresiones
— To officially record an incident or meeting.
Öğretmen kopya çeken öğrenciye tutanak tuttu.
Standard— To ensure something said is written down officially.
Avukat itirazını tutanağa geçirdi.
Formal— To determine or prove something via an official record.
Hasar tutanakla tespit edildi.
Formal— A variation of 'spoken words fly away, written ones remain,' emphasizing the importance of recording things.
Her şeyi yazalım, söz uçar tutanak kalır.
Informal/Proverbial— To become part of the official records (often used for scandals or big news).
Olay tüm tutanaklara düştü.
Journalistic— To finalize and sign off on a record.
Toplantı bitti, tutanağı kapadık.
Administrative— To start a new record for an incident.
Polis yeni bir tutanak açtı.
Administrative— A series of records documenting a long process.
Tüm tutanak serisini inceledik.
Technical— Consistency across different records.
Tutanak birliği sağlamamız lazım.
AdministrativeFácil de confundir
They mean the same thing.
Zabıt is older and more legal-specific; tutanak is modern and general.
Mahkeme zaptı vs. Toplantı tutanağı.
Both are official documents.
Mazbata is a certificate of election or a high-level committee report.
Başkanlık mazbatası.
Both involve recording events.
Protokol is often an agreement or a set of rules; tutanak is a record of what happened.
Sınav protokolü vs. Sınav tutanağı.
Both are used in police stations.
İfade is the 'statement' itself; the tutanak is the 'document' that contains the statement.
İfadesi tutanağa geçti.
Both are paper-related.
Dosya is a 'file' or 'folder' that contains many documents, including tutanaks.
Tutanak dosyaya konuldu.
Patrones de oraciones
Bu bir [Noun].
Bu bir tutanak.
[Noun] [Verb]-alım.
Tutanak tutalım.
[Noun] [Suffix] [Verb].
Tutanağı imzaladım.
[Compound Noun] [Verb].
Toplantı tutanağı hazır.
[Noun]-da [Noun] var.
Tutanakta hata var.
[Verb]-en [Noun] [Verb].
Hazırlanan tutanak imzalandı.
[Noun] [Suffix] rağmen [Verb].
Tutanağa rağmen suçlu bulundu.
[Abstract Noun] [Verb] [Noun].
Tutanakların sıhhati tartışılıyor.
Familia de palabras
Sustantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Cómo usarlo
Common in professional and legal life, rare in casual conversation.
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Tutanakı okudum.
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Tutanağı okudum.
The 'k' must change to 'ğ' before the accusative suffix '-ı'.
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Tutanak yaptım.
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Tutanak tuttum.
The idiomatic verb to use with tutanak is 'tutmak', not 'yapmak'.
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Bu benim raporum.
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Bu benim tutanağım.
Don't use 'rapor' if you are specifically talking about meeting minutes or an official incident record.
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Tutanak yazalım.
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Tutanak tutalım.
While 'yazalım' is understandable, 'tutalım' is the standard professional expression.
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Tutanakda hata var.
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Tutanakta hata var.
Because 'tutanak' ends in a hard consonant 'k', the locative suffix '-da' must become '-ta'.
Consejos
Watch the K
Always remember the k-ğ change. If you say 'tutanakı', people will understand, but it sounds like a beginner mistake. Practice saying 'tutanağı' and 'tutanağa' repeatedly.
Corporate Life
If you are working in a Turkish office, volunteering to 'tutanak tutmak' is a great way to practice your listening and writing skills, though it is a lot of work!
Traffic Accidents
If you drive in Turkey, keep a 'Kaza Tespit Tutanağı' form in your glove box. It is required by law for insurance purposes if you have a minor accident.
Root Connection
Connect 'tutanak' to 'tutmak' (to hold). This helps you remember that the document 'holds' the facts of the case.
Entering the Record
In formal debates, use 'tutanağa geçsin' to emphasize that you want your statement to be officially recorded and remembered.
Objective Tone
When writing a tutanak, avoid words like 'bence' (in my opinion) or 'galiba' (probably). Stick to 'dedi' (said) and 'görüldü' (was seen).
Political News
If you read Turkish news, look for the word in headlines about parliament. It often signals that a controversial statement was made 'on the record'.
Word Families
Learn 'tutanak' alongside 'tutarlı' (consistent). A good tutanak should be tutarlı!
Bureaucratic Power
Understand that in Turkey, if it's not in the tutanak, it didn't happen. Always ask for a copy of any record you sign.
The Note Taker
Think of a 'Note-taker' whose name is 'Tut-a-nak'. He holds the notes.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of the root 'tut' (to hold). A 'tutanak' is a paper that 'holds' the truth of what happened. 'Tut-a-nak' -> 'Hold-a-note'.
Asociación visual
Imagine a police officer 'holding' (tutmak) a clipboard and writing down notes. That clipboard contains the 'tutanak'.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to write a 'tutanak' for your last grocery shopping trip. List the items, the price, and the time. This is your 'alışveriş tutanağı'.
Origen de la palabra
Pure Turkish origin. It is derived from the Old Turkic root 'tut-' (to hold, seize, keep) with the suffix '-anak', which is used to create nouns from verbs, typically indicating a place or a result of an action.
Significado original: Something that is held or kept (specifically, a record that is kept).
TurkicContexto cultural
Always ensure a 'tutanak' is signed by all relevant parties to be culturally and legally valid in Turkey.
In English, we use different words for 'tutanak' depending on the situation: 'minutes' for meetings, 'report' for police, and 'protocol' for science or high diplomacy. Turkish uses 'tutanak' for all of these.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Traffic Accident
- Kaza tutanağı
- Sigorta şirketi
- Hasar tespiti
- Polis çağırmak
Business Meeting
- Gündem maddeleri
- Karar defteri
- İmza sirküleri
- Toplantı özeti
Legal/Police
- İfade tutanağı
- Arama kararı
- Gözaltı süresi
- Delil tespiti
Elections
- Sandık kurulu
- Oy sayımı
- Müşahit
- Islak imza
School/Education
- Disiplin kurulu
- Sınav tutanağı
- Veli toplantısı
- Devamsızlık
Inicios de conversación
"Son toplantının tutanağını kim tuttu?"
"Kaza tutanağını doldururken nelere dikkat etmeliyiz?"
"Sizce meclis tutanakları neden halka açık olmalı?"
"İş yerinizde her toplantı için tutanak tutuluyor mu?"
"Tutanaklardaki bir hatayı nasıl düzeltebiliriz?"
Temas para diario
Bugün başından geçen ilginç bir olayı sanki resmi bir tutanakmış gibi yaz.
Bir tutanağın neden sadece gerçekleri içermesi gerektiğini açıkla.
Gelecekteki bir toplantın için hayali bir tutanak hazırla.
Türk bürokrasisinde tutanakların önemini kendi deneyimlerinle anlat.
Eğer bir gün polis olsaydın, tutanak tutarken nelere önem verirdin?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasA tutanak is a factual record of what happened or what was said, usually signed by witnesses. A rapor (report) usually includes the author's opinions, analysis, and recommendations. For example, a kaza tutanağı just describes the accident, while a hasar raporu analyzes the cost of the damage.
The most common way to say this is 'tutanak tutmak.' You can also say 'toplantı tutanağı hazırlamak' for more formality.
No, it is much broader. It includes police reports, accident records, disciplinary reports in schools, and even parliamentary proceedings.
Yes, it is primarily used in formal, professional, and legal contexts. You wouldn't use it in a casual conversation with friends unless you are joking or talking about a specific official incident.
In many legal situations, if you disagree with what is written in a tutanak, you can refuse to sign it or sign it with a note saying 'şerh düşmek' (adding a reservation/objection).
No. For a music record, use 'plak' (vinyl) or 'albüm'. For a digital record, use 'kayıt'.
Yes, especially when referring to a collection of records, such as 'meclis tutanakları' (parliamentary records).
This is due to the Turkish grammar rule of consonant mutation. When a word ends in 'k' and receives a suffix starting with a vowel, the 'k' usually changes to 'ğ'.
Absolutely. It is one of the primary forms of written evidence in the Turkish legal system.
It depends on the context: a secretary in a meeting, a police officer at an accident, or a clerk in a courtroom.
Ponte a prueba 200 preguntas
Write a sentence using 'toplantı tutanağı'.
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Write a sentence using 'tutanak tutmak'.
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Translate to Turkish: 'I read the minutes of the meeting.'
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Write a formal request for a copy of a record.
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Explain what a 'tutanak' is in one Turkish sentence.
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Use 'tutanağa' in a sentence about a courtroom.
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Write a sentence about an accident report.
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Translate to English: 'Tutanakta ismim yanlış yazılmış.'
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Use 'tutanaklar' in a sentence about history.
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Write a sentence using 'tutanak imzalamak'.
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Create a sentence with 'tutanak tutulması'.
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Translate to Turkish: 'The record is in the file.'
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Write a sentence about an election record.
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Use the word 'zabıt' as a synonym for 'tutanak'.
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Write a short dialogue (2 lines) about a missing record.
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Translate: 'We should keep a record of this.'
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Use 'tutanağın' in a possessive sentence.
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Write a sentence using 'tutanak düzenlemek'.
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Translate: 'The words were entered into the minutes.'
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Write a sentence using 'resmi tutanak'.
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Say 'I am preparing the meeting minutes' in Turkish.
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Ask 'Where is the accident report?' in Turkish.
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Tell someone 'Please sign the record.'
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Explain to a coworker that you need to keep a record of the meeting.
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Request that your words be entered into the record in a formal meeting.
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Confirm that the records are ready.
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Ask if anyone has a copy of the record.
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Say 'The record does not reflect the truth.'
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Tell the police 'We already kept a record.'
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Practice the pronunciation of 'tutanaklarımız' (our records).
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Say 'I am reading the parliamentary records.'
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Ask 'Who is keeping the record?'
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Say 'There is an error in the record.'
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Tell a friend 'Let's keep a record so we don't forget.'
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Say 'The record was signed by the witnesses.'
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Ask 'When will the record be ready?'
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Say 'I didn't see the record.'
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Say 'Please add this to the record.'
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Say 'The records are in the archive.'
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Say 'We need a formal record.'
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Listen and identify the word: 'Toplantı tutanağını masaya bırak.'
Listen and identify the action: 'Polis tutanak tuttu.'
Listen and decide if it's singular or plural: 'Tutanaklar hazır.'
Listen for the case: 'Tutanağa bak.'
Listen for the case: 'Tutanakta hata var.'
Listen and translate: 'Tutanağı imzalamalısın.'
Listen and identify the compound: 'Kaza tutanağı dolduruldu.'
Listen and identify the verb: 'Sözlerim tutanağa geçsin.'
Listen and translate: 'Tutanak nerede?'
Listen and decide if it's positive or negative: 'Tutanak tutulmadı.'
Listen for the subject: 'Sekreter tutanağı hazırlıyor.'
Listen and identify the number of syllables in 'tutanaklarımız'.
Listen and translate: 'Resmi bir tutanak var.'
Listen and identify the synonym used: 'Zabıt katibi geldi.'
Listen and identify the tense: 'Tutanak tutulacak.'
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Summary
The word 'tutanak' is indispensable for formal life in Turkey; it transforms spoken words and observed events into a legally recognized written reality. Example: 'Toplantı tutanağı' (Meeting minutes).
- An official written record or minutes of a meeting.
- Used in legal, corporate, and bureaucratic contexts in Turkey.
- Formed from the verb 'tutmak' (to hold/record).
- Essential for documenting facts, accidents, and decisions formally.
Watch the K
Always remember the k-ğ change. If you say 'tutanakı', people will understand, but it sounds like a beginner mistake. Practice saying 'tutanağı' and 'tutanağa' repeatedly.
Corporate Life
If you are working in a Turkish office, volunteering to 'tutanak tutmak' is a great way to practice your listening and writing skills, though it is a lot of work!
Traffic Accidents
If you drive in Turkey, keep a 'Kaza Tespit Tutanağı' form in your glove box. It is required by law for insurance purposes if you have a minor accident.
Root Connection
Connect 'tutanak' to 'tutmak' (to hold). This helps you remember that the document 'holds' the facts of the case.
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