C1 Expression 正式

aklına mukayyet ol

keep your mind steady

意思

A warning to stay sane or calm.

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文化背景

In crowded cities like Istanbul, 'aklına mukayyet olmak' is a survival mantra. It's used to describe the effort needed to stay polite and sane despite traffic and noise. The use of 'mukayyet' connects the speaker to a more intellectual, historical version of Turkish, often associated with wisdom and age. This phrase is a staple in dramatic confrontations, usually whispered by a 'voice of reason' character to the protagonist. Modern Turks use this phrase ironically on Twitter/X to react to absurd news or strange public statements.

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Use it for Empathy

When someone is venting to you, saying 'Aklına mukayyet ol, yanındayım' sounds much deeper and more supportive than a simple 'Don't worry'.

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Watch the Tone

If said with a smirk, it can sound like you are calling the person crazy. Use a soft, serious tone for advice.

意思

A warning to stay sane or calm.

🎯

Use it for Empathy

When someone is venting to you, saying 'Aklına mukayyet ol, yanındayım' sounds much deeper and more supportive than a simple 'Don't worry'.

⚠️

Watch the Tone

If said with a smirk, it can sound like you are calling the person crazy. Use a soft, serious tone for advice.

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The 'Allah' Addition

Adding 'Allah' (Allah aklımıza mukayyet olsun) makes it a collective prayer/wish, which is very common when discussing national or global crises.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'akıl' and 'mukayyet olmak'.

Bu kadar stresli bir iş yerinde çalışırken __________ __________ çok zor.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: aklına mukayyet olmak

The sentence requires the infinitive form 'olmak' and the dative case 'aklına'.

Which situation is most appropriate for the phrase 'Aklına mukayyet ol'?

Situation: Your friend is very angry and about to scream at their boss.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: B

The phrase is a warning used when someone is about to lose control or sanity.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'Haberleri duydun mu? Her şey çok kötü gidiyor!' Mehmet: 'Evet, sakin ol ve __________. Panik yaparsak daha kötü olur.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: aklına mukayyet ol

Mehmet is advising Ayşe to stay sane and not panic.

Match the Turkish phrase with its English equivalent.

1. Aklına mukayyet ol 2. Sakin ol 3. Kendine gel

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Each phrase has a different nuance of 'calming down'.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'akıl' and 'mukayyet olmak'. Fill Blank B2

Bu kadar stresli bir iş yerinde çalışırken __________ __________ çok zor.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: aklına mukayyet olmak

The sentence requires the infinitive form 'olmak' and the dative case 'aklına'.

Which situation is most appropriate for the phrase 'Aklına mukayyet ol'? Choose B1

Situation: Your friend is very angry and about to scream at their boss.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: B

The phrase is a warning used when someone is about to lose control or sanity.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

Ayşe: 'Haberleri duydun mu? Her şey çok kötü gidiyor!' Mehmet: 'Evet, sakin ol ve __________. Panik yaparsak daha kötü olur.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: aklına mukayyet ol

Mehmet is advising Ayşe to stay sane and not panic.

Match the Turkish phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Each phrase has a different nuance of 'calming down'.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

5 个问题

Rarely. You might hear 'eşyalarına mukayyet ol' (watch your belongings), but it's mostly found in this idiom.

Only if you have a very close, almost familial relationship. Otherwise, it might be seen as disrespectful.

'Sakin ol' is 'be calm' (temporary). 'Aklına mukayyet ol' is 'stay sane' (long-term/serious).

Yes, especially in columns, novels, and formal essays regarding social psychology.

Yes: 'Akıllarınıza mukayyet olun' (You all stay sane).

相关表达

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Aklına sahip çıkmak

synonym

To take care of/own one's mind

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Kendine mukayyet olmak

similar

To take care of oneself

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Aklını kaçırmak

contrast

To lose one's mind

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Aklı başında olmak

builds on

To be level-headed

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Aklını başına devşirmek

specialized form

To pull oneself together

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