A2 Idiom Neutral

yola koyulmak

to set off

Bedeutung

Starting a journey.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

The ritual of pouring water behind a traveler is a common sight when someone is 'yola koyuluyor.' It symbolizes a wish for a smooth return. Many folk songs (Türkü) use the concept of 'yola koyulmak' or 'yola düşmek' to describe the pain of separation or the hope of a new beginning. In Sufi tradition, the 'yol' (path) is the spiritual journey toward God. 'Yola koyulmak' is the first step of the initiate (dervish). In big cities like Istanbul, 'yola koyulmak' is often used specifically in the context of beating the notorious traffic.

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Use it for excitement

Use 'yola koyulmak' instead of 'gitmek' when you want to show you are excited about a trip.

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Don't forget the -a

Saying 'yol koyulmak' is a common mistake. Always use 'yola'.

Bedeutung

Starting a journey.

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Use it for excitement

Use 'yola koyulmak' instead of 'gitmek' when you want to show you are excited about a trip.

⚠️

Don't forget the -a

Saying 'yol koyulmak' is a common mistake. Always use 'yola'.

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Pair with blessings

When someone says they are 'yola koyuluyor,' respond with 'Yolun açık olsun!'

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yola koyulmak'.

Bavullarımızı hazırladık ve sabah saat beşte ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: yola koyulduk

The past tense 'koyulduk' is needed for a completed action, and 'yola' uses the correct dative case.

Which sentence uses the idiom metaphorically?

Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'yola koyulmak' mecaz anlamda kullanılmıştır?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Yeni bir şirket kurmak için yola koyuldular.

Starting a company is a metaphorical journey, not a physical one on a road.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'Hadi, geç kalıyoruz!' Mehmet: 'Tamam, tamam. ______.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Yola koyuluyoruz

Mehmet is announcing that they are starting the journey right now.

Match the situation with the correct phrase.

You are starting a long-awaited trip to Europe.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Yola koyulmak

'Yola koyulmak' means to start a journey. 'Yolda kalmak' means to be stranded.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Visuelle Lernhilfen

Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yola koyulmak'. Fill Blank A2

Bavullarımızı hazırladık ve sabah saat beşte ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: yola koyulduk

The past tense 'koyulduk' is needed for a completed action, and 'yola' uses the correct dative case.

Which sentence uses the idiom metaphorically? Choose B1

Aşağıdaki cümlelerin hangisinde 'yola koyulmak' mecaz anlamda kullanılmıştır?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Yeni bir şirket kurmak için yola koyuldular.

Starting a company is a metaphorical journey, not a physical one on a road.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Ayşe: 'Hadi, geç kalıyoruz!' Mehmet: 'Tamam, tamam. ______.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Yola koyuluyoruz

Mehmet is announcing that they are starting the journey right now.

Match the situation with the correct phrase. situation_matching A2

You are starting a long-awaited trip to Europe.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Yola koyulmak

'Yola koyulmak' means to start a journey. 'Yolda kalmak' means to be stranded.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or in a business meeting when starting a project.

No, it's usually for journeys that require some preparation or distance.

'Yola çıkmak' is more common and simple. 'Yola koyulmak' sounds a bit more purposeful and narrative.

No, it can also mean starting a task or a new phase in life (metaphorical journey).

It is 'yola koyulduk'.

Yes, very often! It adds a poetic touch to lyrics about travel and longing.

It always takes the dative case (-a/-e).

No, just say 'işe koyulmak' to mean starting work.

Yes, 'Yola koyulduk, geliyoruz' is a very common text.

Not necessarily. You can 'yola koyulmak' by foot, by bus, or by plane.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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yola çıkmak

synonym

To set off / to leave for a journey

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işe koyulmak

similar

To get to work / to start a task

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yola düşmek

similar

To hit the road (often for a long/hard trip)

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yol almak

builds on

To make progress / to cover distance

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yoldan çıkmak

contrast

To go astray / to deviate from the path

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