Turkish Expression · Native
üstüne alınma
do not take it personally
Pronunciation: oos-TOO-neh ah-lun-MAH
Meaning
A phrase used to tell someone not to take a comment personally.
Example
Genel konuşuyorum, üstüne alınma.
I am speaking generally; do not take it personally.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice üstüne alınma out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level Turkish expression.