Signification
To make someone lose their focus
Contexte culturel
This idiom is a staple in Turkish pop lyrics. Tarkan, Sezen Aksu, and Serdar Ortaç frequently use it to describe the overwhelming power of love. In romantic scenes, the male lead often says this to the female lead to indicate he is completely smitten. Historically, the 'mind' was seen as an obstacle to true love. Losing one's mind (aklı gitmek) was seen as reaching a higher state of emotional truth. If you cook a very good meal for a Turkish guest, they might say this to compliment your skills.
Use with 'Resmen'
Adding 'resmen' (literally/officially) before the idiom makes you sound like a native speaker. 'Resmen aklımı başımdan aldı!'
Don't use for 'Crazy'
If you want to say someone is insane, use 'deli'. This idiom is only for temporary loss of focus.
Signification
To make someone lose their focus
Use with 'Resmen'
Adding 'resmen' (literally/officially) before the idiom makes you sound like a native speaker. 'Resmen aklımı başımdan aldı!'
Don't use for 'Crazy'
If you want to say someone is insane, use 'deli'. This idiom is only for temporary loss of focus.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive and case suffixes.
Onun güzelliği (ben) akl___ baş___dan aldı.
Since the subject is 'ben' (implied by the context of 'my mind'), you need 'aklımı' and 'başımdan'.
Which situation is MOST appropriate for this idiom?
Hangi durumda 'aklımı başımdan aldı' diyebiliriz?
The idiom is used for extraordinary, mind-blowing experiences.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Yeni evi nasıl buldun? B: Tek kelimeyle harika! Salonun dekorasyonu ________.
'Aklımı başımdan aldı' expresses high admiration.
Match the idiom with its meaning.
Eşleştirme yapın:
The idiom means to be very impressed or stunned.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOnun güzelliği (ben) akl___ baş___dan aldı.
Since the subject is 'ben' (implied by the context of 'my mind'), you need 'aklımı' and 'başımdan'.
Hangi durumda 'aklımı başımdan aldı' diyebiliriz?
The idiom is used for extraordinary, mind-blowing experiences.
A: Yeni evi nasıl buldun? B: Tek kelimeyle harika! Salonun dekorasyonu ________.
'Aklımı başımdan aldı' expresses high admiration.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
The idiom means to be very impressed or stunned.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, but usually only for sudden shocks or being very startled. 90% of the time it's positive.
Probably not. It's too emotional. Use 'Çok etkilendim' instead.
'Aklımı aldı' is shorter and more casual. 'Aklımı başımdan aldı' is the full, more emphatic version.
Expressions liées
aklı gitmek
similarTo be very attracted or very scared.
aklına esmek
specialized formTo do something on a whim.
aklı bir karış havada
contrastTo be absent-minded or unrealistic.
aklı çıkmak
similarTo be extremely frightened.
