Bedeutung
Finally agreeing or behaving reasonably.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Yol' (The Way) is central to Alevi-Bektashi spirituality in Turkey. It represents a moral and spiritual code. 'Yola gelmek' in this context means accepting this sacred code. In the Ottoman military, discipline was paramount. Soldiers who were rebellious were 'brought to the road' (yola getirmek) through strict training and hierarchy. In Turkish business culture, negotiations are often long and personal. 'Yola gelmek' is often the result of building 'torpil' (influence) or 'hatır' (respect/favor) rather than just logic. In village life, being 'yolsuz' (without a road/way) is a serious insult, implying a lack of character. 'Yola gelmek' is the restoration of that character.
Use with 'Sonunda'
This idiom is almost always paired with 'sonunda' (finally) or 'nihayet' (at last) to emphasize the struggle before the agreement.
Power Dynamics
Be careful using this with people of higher status. It implies they were being unreasonable before.
Bedeutung
Finally agreeing or behaving reasonably.
Use with 'Sonunda'
This idiom is almost always paired with 'sonunda' (finally) or 'nihayet' (at last) to emphasize the struggle before the agreement.
Power Dynamics
Be careful using this with people of higher status. It implies they were being unreasonable before.
The 'Inat' Factor
In Turkey, being 'inatçı' (stubborn) is common. Using this idiom shows you understand the social dance of persuasion.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yola gelmek'.
O kadar inatçıydı ki, ancak babası kızınca sonunda ______.
The sentence describes a past action of finally agreeing after stubbornness.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'yola gelmek'?
Hangi durumda 'yola gelmek' deyimi kullanılır?
The idiom specifically refers to being persuaded and dropping stubbornness.
Complete the dialogue.
Ayşe: 'Mehmet hala projeyi reddediyor mu?' Fatma: 'Evet ama bütçeyi artırırsak ______.'
The future tense 'yola gelir' expresses a prediction that he will agree.
Match the person to the action.
Eski huylarından vazgeçip uslu biri olan bir çocuk için ne denir?
'Yola geldi' means improving behavior. 'Yoldan çıktı' is the opposite (going astray).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenO kadar inatçıydı ki, ancak babası kızınca sonunda ______.
The sentence describes a past action of finally agreeing after stubbornness.
Hangi durumda 'yola gelmek' deyimi kullanılır?
The idiom specifically refers to being persuaded and dropping stubbornness.
Ayşe: 'Mehmet hala projeyi reddediyor mu?' Fatma: 'Evet ama bütçeyi artırırsak ______.'
The future tense 'yola gelir' expresses a prediction that he will agree.
Eski huylarından vazgeçip uslu biri olan bir çocuk için ne denir?
'Yola geldi' means improving behavior. 'Yoldan çıktı' is the opposite (going astray).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenTechnically yes, but it's rare. Usually, you'd say 'yola çıktı' or 'yola ulaştı'. 'Yola gelmek' is 99% idiomatic.
It can be slightly patronizing because it implies the person was 'wrong' or 'stubborn' before. Use it carefully with friends or subordinates.
'Ikna olmak' simply means to be persuaded. 'Yola gelmek' implies a change in behavior or dropping a long-held stubbornness.
Yes! 'Asla yola gelmez' (He will never come around) is a very common way to describe a hopeless case.
Yes, 'kuzu kuzu yola gelmek' means to come around 'like a lamb'—meekly and without further resistance.
Verwandte Redewendungen
yola getirmek
specialized formTo make someone behave or agree.
yoldan çıkmak
contrastTo go astray or start behaving badly.
aklı başına gelmek
similarTo come to one's senses.
dize gelmek
similarTo be brought to one's knees / to surrender.
söze gelmek
similarTo finally start talking or listening.
