معنی
The information slipped my mind.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Turkish culture, memory is often linked to the 'heart' (gönül) as well as the 'mind' (akıl). However, 'aklımda kalmadı' is strictly intellectual. The Turkish school system heavily emphasizes 'ezber' (memorization). Students often use 'aklımda kalmadı' as a common excuse for failing exams. Using 'aklımda kalmadı' is considered more polite than 'dinlemedim' (I didn't listen). It suggests you tried but failed.
Softening the Blow
Add 'maalesef' (unfortunately) before the phrase to sound extra polite.
The Vowel Drop
Never say 'akılımda.' Always drop the second 'ı'.
معنی
The information slipped my mind.
Softening the Blow
Add 'maalesef' (unfortunately) before the phrase to sound extra polite.
The Vowel Drop
Never say 'akılımda.' Always drop the second 'ı'.
The Question Form
Use 'Aklında kaldı mı?' to check if someone understood and remembered your instructions.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'akıl' and 'kalmak'.
Onun telefon numarası ______ ______.
We need the locative '-da' and the 3rd person singular verb.
Which sentence is correct for forgetting a task?
I forgot to call my mother.
'Unuttum' is for tasks; 'aklımda kalmadı' is for information.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Filmin adı neydi? B: Bilmiyorum, ______ ______.
The speaker doesn't know, so the negative past tense is needed.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You learned a new Turkish word but forgot it 10 minutes later.
This is the classic use case for failed retention.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاOnun telefon numarası ______ ______.
We need the locative '-da' and the 3rd person singular verb.
I forgot to call my mother.
'Unuttum' is for tasks; 'aklımda kalmadı' is for information.
A: Filmin adı neydi? B: Bilmiyorum, ______ ______.
The speaker doesn't know, so the negative past tense is needed.
You learned a new Turkish word but forgot it 10 minutes later.
This is the classic use case for failed retention.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالNo, you use it for the *name* of the person, not the person themselves.
No, it is actually more polite than saying 'unuttum' in many cases.
'Akıl' is more common in daily speech; 'zihin' is more formal/academic.
Yes, but 'aklımda kalmadı' is usually sufficient even for plural objects.
Use 'Aklında olsun.'
عبارات مرتبط
aklında tutmak
antonymTo keep in mind / To memorize
aklına gelmek
similarTo come to mind
aklından çıkmak
similarTo slip one's mind
ezberlemek
builds onTo memorize by heart
