B1 Expression ニュートラル

aklımda tutmaya çalışıyorum

I am trying to keep in mind

意味

Making an effort to remember something important.

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文化的背景

In Turkish culture, 'söz tutmak' (keeping one's word) is a primary virtue. 'Aklımda tutuyorum' is often a precursor to this, showing the intent to follow through. The 'Hafız' tradition (memorizing the entire Quran) influenced how Turkish people view memory as a sacred vessel to be filled with care. With the chaos of cities like Istanbul, this phrase is often used as an apology for potential forgetfulness due to stress. Ancient Turkic roots view the 'head' (baş) as the seat of the soul and the 'mind' (akıl) as its tool. Holding something in the mind is keeping it close to the soul.

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The Vowel Drop

Remember that 'akıl' becomes 'akl-' when you add the possessive '-ım'. If you say 'akılımda', it sounds very non-native.

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Don't use 'Denemek'

Learners often say 'tutmaya deniyorum'. In Turkish, 'çalışmak' is the correct verb for mental or physical effort.

意味

Making an effort to remember something important.

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The Vowel Drop

Remember that 'akıl' becomes 'akl-' when you add the possessive '-ım'. If you say 'akılımda', it sounds very non-native.

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Don't use 'Denemek'

Learners often say 'tutmaya deniyorum'. In Turkish, 'çalışmak' is the correct verb for mental or physical effort.

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Eye Contact

When saying this to an elder, a slight nod shows you are truly putting in the effort to respect their words.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

Yeni şifreyi ______ çalışıyorum.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: aklımda tutmaya

The verb 'çalışmak' requires the dative verbal noun 'tutmaya'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am trying to remember your advice'?

Tavsiyelerini...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: aklımda tutmaya çalışıyorum.

'Aklımda tutmak' is the best fit for advice or warnings.

Match the situation to the response.

Someone gives you a long list of tasks at work.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Aklımda tutmaya çalışıyorum.

This shows you are making an effort to remember the tasks.

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練習問題バンク

3 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Yeni şifreyi ______ çalışıyorum.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: aklımda tutmaya

The verb 'çalışmak' requires the dative verbal noun 'tutmaya'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am trying to remember your advice'? Choose B1

Tavsiyelerini...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: aklımda tutmaya çalışıyorum.

'Aklımda tutmak' is the best fit for advice or warnings.

Match the situation to the response. situation_matching A2

Someone gives you a long list of tasks at work.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Aklımda tutmaya çalışıyorum.

This shows you are making an effort to remember the tasks.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

4 問

Yes, 'zihnimde' is more formal and academic, while 'aklımda' is more common in daily life.

Yes, but 'çalışıyorum' adds the nuance that you are actively trying or struggling to remember.

Because the verb 'çalışmak' (to try/work) always takes the dative case (-a/-e).

Not really. For a person, you would say 'Aklımdasın' (You are in my mind/I'm thinking of you).

関連フレーズ

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Aklında bulunsun

similar

Keep it in mind / For your information

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Ezberlemek

specialized form

To memorize by heart

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Unutmamak

contrast

To not forget

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Zihnine kazımak

builds on

To engrave in one's mind

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