Meaning
To remember important information.
Cultural Background
A good host always keeps in mind (akılda tutar) how their guest takes their coffee (sade, orta, şekerli). Forgetting this is a minor social faux pas. The Turkish education system traditionally emphasizes rote memorization. Teachers frequently use 'akılda tutmak' as a command for students to memorize dates, formulas, and poems. When someone gives you a warning about 'nazar' (the evil eye), they expect you to 'akılda tutmak' the advice to wear a blue bead or not show off too much. In Turkish business, relationships are key. Keeping personal details about a client's family or interests in mind is considered a sign of a good businessman.
Use with possessives
Instead of 'akılda', use 'aklımda' (in my mind) to sound more natural in personal conversations.
Vowel Drop
Don't forget to drop the 'ı' in 'akıl' when adding a suffix: akıl -> aklım.
Meaning
To remember important information.
Use with possessives
Instead of 'akılda', use 'aklımda' (in my mind) to sound more natural in personal conversations.
Vowel Drop
Don't forget to drop the 'ı' in 'akıl' when adding a suffix: akıl -> aklım.
Adverbial use
Use 'akılda tutarak' (keeping in mind) to start sentences that explain your reasoning.
Politeness
Using 'akılda tutmak' shows you are paying attention to what someone is saying.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'akılda tutmak'.
Lütfen bu önemli bilgiyi ______.
The sentence is a polite request, so the imperative 'tutun' is required.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
When adding a possessive suffix, 'akıl' undergoes a vowel drop to become 'aklım'.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
Situation: You are reminding your friend not to forget their keys.
'Aklında tut' is the correct way to say 'keep it in mind/don't forget'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: Yarın hava yağmurlu olacakmış. Mehmet: Tamam, bunu ______ yanıma şemsiye alacağım.
The adverbial form '-arak' (keeping in mind) is used to show the reason for the action.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Akılda Tutmak vs. Ezberlemek
Practice Bank
4 exercisesLütfen bu önemli bilgiyi ______.
The sentence is a polite request, so the imperative 'tutun' is required.
Choose the correct option:
When adding a possessive suffix, 'akıl' undergoes a vowel drop to become 'aklım'.
Situation: You are reminding your friend not to forget their keys.
'Aklında tut' is the correct way to say 'keep it in mind/don't forget'.
Ayşe: Yarın hava yağmurlu olacakmış. Mehmet: Tamam, bunu ______ yanıma şemsiye alacağım.
The adverbial form '-arak' (keeping in mind) is used to show the reason for the action.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNot exactly. 'Ezberlemek' means to memorize word-for-word (like a poem). 'Akılda tutmak' is broader and means to keep a fact or consideration in mind.
No, you don't 'hold a person' in your mind with this phrase. You would use 'hatırlamak' (to remember) or 'unutmamak' (to not forget).
Because the information is *in* (locative -da) the mind, not *from* (ablative -dan) the mind.
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine for both a business meeting and a chat with a friend.
You say 'Bunu aklımda tutacağım' or simply 'Aklımda'.
The opposite is 'aklından çıkmak' (to slip one's mind) or 'unutmak' (to forget).
It's understood but sounds a bit uneducated or overly literal. Stick to 'akılda'.
Yes, if the object is specific: 'Şifre-yi (the password) aklında tut'.
Usually, it's for short-to-medium term functional memory. For childhood memories, use 'hatırlamak'.
In informal speech, people just say 'Aklında olsun' (Let it be in your mind).
Related Phrases
aklında bulundurmak
synonymTo keep present in one's mind
aklına gelmek
contrastTo occur to one
aklından çıkmak
contrastTo forget
aklına kazımak
specialized formTo engrave in one's mind
not etmek
similarTo take note
hatırlamak
similarTo remember
