Significado
Making an effort to remember something important.
Contexto cultural
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.
The Vowel Drop
Remember that 'akıl' becomes 'akl-' when you add the possessive '-ım'. If you say 'akılımda', it sounds very non-native.
Don't use 'Denemek'
Learners often say 'tutmaya deniyorum'. In Turkish, 'çalışmak' is the correct verb for mental or physical effort.
Significado
Making an effort to remember something important.
The Vowel Drop
Remember that 'akıl' becomes 'akl-' when you add the possessive '-ım'. If you say 'akılımda', it sounds very non-native.
Don't use 'Denemek'
Learners often say 'tutmaya deniyorum'. In Turkish, 'çalışmak' is the correct verb for mental or physical effort.
Eye Contact
When saying this to an elder, a slight nod shows you are truly putting in the effort to respect their words.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Yeni şifreyi ______ çalışıyorum.
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...
'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.
This shows you are making an effort to remember the tasks.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosYeni şifreyi ______ çalışıyorum.
The verb 'çalışmak' requires the dative verbal noun 'tutmaya'.
Tavsiyelerini...
'Aklımda tutmak' is the best fit for advice or warnings.
Someone gives you a long list of tasks at work.
This shows you are making an effort to remember the tasks.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYes, '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).
Frases relacionadas
Aklında bulunsun
similarKeep it in mind / For your information
Ezberlemek
specialized formTo memorize by heart
Unutmamak
contrastTo not forget
Zihnine kazımak
builds onTo engrave in one's mind
