A2 Expression カジュアル

Aklından geçeni söyle

Say what's on your mind

意味

Encouraging honesty.

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文化的背景

In Turkey, direct criticism can be seen as 'kaba' (rude). Using this phrase acts as a social lubricant to allow for honesty without causing offense. Modern Turkish startups use this phrase to break the traditional 'Yes-man' culture inherited from older, more hierarchical corporate structures. On Turkish Twitter (X), people use this phrase as a prompt to start 'unpopular opinion' threads. Parents use this with children to encourage them to share their problems at school, fostering a 'friend-like' relationship.

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Use it to build trust

If a Turkish friend is being unusually quiet, this phrase is the kindest way to open the door for them to speak.

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Watch your tone

If said too loudly or quickly, it can sound like you are demanding an answer. Keep it soft and encouraging.

意味

Encouraging honesty.

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Use it to build trust

If a Turkish friend is being unusually quiet, this phrase is the kindest way to open the door for them to speak.

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Watch your tone

If said too loudly or quickly, it can sound like you are demanding an answer. Keep it soft and encouraging.

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The 'Plural' Trick

Using 'Aklınızdan geçenleri söyleyin' (plural) makes you sound much more sophisticated and respectful.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Lütfen çekinme, aklından _______ söyle.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: geçeni

The standard idiom uses 'geçeni' (that which passes).

Which response is the most natural after someone says 'Aklından geçeni söyle'?

A: Aklından geçeni söyle. B: ________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tamam, bence bu renk sana hiç yakışmadı.

The phrase invites an honest opinion, even if it's a bit negative.

Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.

1. Aklından geçeni söyle. 2. Dök içini. 3. Lafı dolandırma.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Aklından geçeni söyle is for thoughts; Dök içini is for deep venting; Lafı dolandırma is for evasiveness.

Complete the dialogue with the correct grammatical form.

Ayşe: Çok sessizsin. Ali: Sadece düşünüyorum. Ayşe: Lütfen aklınızdan ________ söyleyin.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: geçenleri

Since Ayşe is using the formal 'söyleyin', using the plural 'geçenleri' (the things passing) is also very natural and polite.

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4 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A2

Lütfen çekinme, aklından _______ söyle.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: geçeni

The standard idiom uses 'geçeni' (that which passes).

Which response is the most natural after someone says 'Aklından geçeni söyle'? Choose A2

A: Aklından geçeni söyle. B: ________

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Tamam, bence bu renk sana hiç yakışmadı.

The phrase invites an honest opinion, even if it's a bit negative.

Match the phrase variation to the correct situation. situation_matching B1

1. Aklından geçeni söyle. 2. Dök içini. 3. Lafı dolandırma.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Aklından geçeni söyle is for thoughts; Dök içini is for deep venting; Lafı dolandırma is for evasiveness.

Complete the dialogue with the correct grammatical form. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: Çok sessizsin. Ali: Sadece düşünüyorum. Ayşe: Lütfen aklınızdan ________ söyleyin.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: geçenleri

Since Ayşe is using the formal 'söyleyin', using the plural 'geçenleri' (the things passing) is also very natural and polite.

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よくある質問

10 問

No, it is generally very supportive. It only becomes rude if used sarcastically.

It's better to use the formal version: 'Aklınızdan geçeni söyleyebilirsiniz.'

'Akıl' is the mind/intellect. 'Kafa' is the physical head. 'Aklından geçeni söyle' is the standard idiom.

Yes, it's a specific request for the person's true thoughts.

You can say: 'Şu an aklımda pek bir şey yok' (There isn't much in my mind right now).

Yes, very common in brainstorming or feedback sessions.

It is a participle meaning 'the thing that is passing'.

Yes, 'anlat' (tell/explain) is a common alternative to 'söyle'.

Yes, 'Dökül' (literally 'Pour yourself out' or 'Spill it') is the slang version.

It is 'Aklından'. The 'ı' in 'akıl' drops when a suffix starting with a vowel is added.

関連フレーズ

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İçinden geleni söyle

similar

Say what comes from within you.

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Açık konuş

similar

Speak openly.

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Lafı ağzında geveleme

contrast

Don't mumble the words in your mouth.

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Dürüstlük abidesi

builds on

A monument of honesty.

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