Meaning
I will remember what you said.
Cultural Background
Remembering a guest's preferences (like how they drink their tea) is a sign of high respect. Saying 'aklımda tutarım' shows you are a dedicated host. In Turkish business culture, verbal agreements and 'keeping things in mind' are often as important as written notes. It builds 'güven' (trust). When an older person (an 'abi' or 'abla') gives advice, using this phrase is a way to acknowledge their life experience without necessarily agreeing to every detail. Sometimes keeping things 'in the mind' rather than speaking them out loud is a protective measure against bad luck or envy.
Use it to be polite
Even if you don't intend to follow the advice, saying 'aklımda tutarım' is a polite way to end a suggestion without being rude.
Don't use for people
You keep 'information' in your mind, not 'people'. To say you'll remember a person, use 'Seni unutmayacağım'.
Meaning
I will remember what you said.
Use it to be polite
Even if you don't intend to follow the advice, saying 'aklımda tutarım' is a polite way to end a suggestion without being rude.
Don't use for people
You keep 'information' in your mind, not 'people'. To say you'll remember a person, use 'Seni unutmayacağım'.
Add 'Mutlaka'
Adding 'mutlaka' (definitely) before the phrase makes you sound much more committed and professional.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Verdiğin bu güzel tavsiyeyi mutlaka ______.
The Aorist 'tutarım' is the standard way to make a promise to remember advice.
Which response is the most natural for a friend telling you their new address?
Arkadaşın: 'Yeni adresim Kadıköy, Moda Caddesi No: 5.'
It's the most natural, neutral, and polite way to acknowledge information.
Match the Turkish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Each phrase uses 'akıl' but with different verbs and meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
Patron: 'Yarınki toplantı saat 10'da, geç kalma.' Çalışan: '______.'
This shows professional acknowledgment of a directive.
In which situation would you NOT use 'aklımda tutarım'?
Select the inappropriate situation:
This phrase is too casual and clinical for deep emotional vows.
🎉 Score: /5
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
5 exercisesVerdiğin bu güzel tavsiyeyi mutlaka ______.
The Aorist 'tutarım' is the standard way to make a promise to remember advice.
Arkadaşın: 'Yeni adresim Kadıköy, Moda Caddesi No: 5.'
It's the most natural, neutral, and polite way to acknowledge information.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Each phrase uses 'akıl' but with different verbs and meanings.
Patron: 'Yarınki toplantı saat 10'da, geç kalma.' Çalışan: '______.'
This shows professional acknowledgment of a directive.
Select the inappropriate situation:
This phrase is too casual and clinical for deep emotional vows.
🎉 Score: /5
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. For extra formality, use 'aklımda bulunduracağım'.
It's understandable but sounds a bit physical and less 'intellectual'. Stick to 'aklımda'.
'Aklımda' means 'It is [already] in my mind.' 'Aklımda tutarım' means 'I will [actively] keep it in my mind.'
It's a 'soft promise'. It's not as strong as 'Söz veriyorum', but it implies a commitment to remember.
Turkish has a rule where the second vowel of some two-syllable words drops when a suffix starting with a vowel is added. Akıl + ım = Aklım.
Yes! It's very common to say 'Listeyi aklımda tutarım' if you don't want to write it down.
Yes, 'Yazdım bunu kenara' is a common slang/informal way to say you've noted something.
Use 'Aklında olsun' (Let it be in your mind).
Only for practical things (like her favorite flower). For deep feelings, it sounds too robotic.
It is the Aorist (Geniş Zaman), which is used for general truths and spontaneous promises.
Related Phrases
Aklında olsun
similarKeep it in mind / Just so you know
Aklıma geldi
similarIt just occurred to me
Unutmamak
synonymTo not forget
Aklına yazmak
specialized formTo engrave in one's mind
