akla

Akla is a Turkish term that functions as the dative form of the noun akıl, meaning mind or intellect. It is most often encountered in idiomatic constructions related to thought, memory, or perception, where something is said to be directed toward or associated with the mind.

The best-known usage is the expression akla gelmek, which means to come to mind or to occur to someone. In this construction, akla serves as the prepositional form indicating the mental locus. For example, a sentence such as “Bu fikir akla geldi” translates to “This idea came to mind.” The form also appears in phrases like “akla gelen ilk şey,” meaning “the first thing that comes to mind.”

In Turkish grammar, akla is not a stand-alone lexical item with a separate sense; rather, it is a case form of akıl used in fixed expressions to convey mental association or perception. Because of its idiomatic nature, its exact meaning can depend on the surrounding verb and context.

Outside of Turkish, akla is not treated as an independent word with a universal meaning. It appears primarily in Turkish language contexts, especially in written or spoken phrases about thinking, memory, or consideration.

See also: akıl, zihin, akla gelmek.