Significado
A road without curves.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Jol' (Path) is so important that there are specific rituals for it, like 'Jol bolsyn!' (May your path be open/lucky). In the steppe, a straight path was a matter of survival. This physical reality shaped the moral language of the people. The Kazakh 'Түзу жол' is the local linguistic adaptation of the Quranic 'Sirat al-Mustaqim'. Abai Kunanbayev used this phrase to contrast the 'straight path' of knowledge with the 'crooked path' of ignorance and corruption.
Use it in Blessings
If you want to impress a Kazakh host, use 'Жолыңыз түзу болсын!' when they tell you about their plans.
Avoid Literalism
Don't use 'түзу' to describe a person's character directly (e.g., 'Ол түзу адам' is okay, but 'Ол түзу' sounds like you're talking about their posture).
Significado
A road without curves.
Use it in Blessings
If you want to impress a Kazakh host, use 'Жолыңыз түзу болсын!' when they tell you about their plans.
Avoid Literalism
Don't use 'түзу' to describe a person's character directly (e.g., 'Ол түзу адам' is okay, but 'Ол түзу' sounds like you're talking about their posture).
The Power of Bata
In a Bata, 'түзу жол' is one of the highest virtues you can wish for someone.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
Әкем маған әрқашан ____ жүруді үйретті.
The verb 'жүру' (to walk/go) requires the instrumental case '-мен' when describing the path taken.
Which sentence uses the phrase in a literal sense?
Select the literal usage:
This sentence refers to a physical road leading to a city.
Complete the dialogue between a teacher and a student.
Мұғалім: 'Болашақта кім болғың келеді?' Студент: 'Қандай мамандық иесі болсам да, ____ жүргім келеді.'
The student is expressing a desire to be an honest person regardless of their profession.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosӘкем маған әрқашан ____ жүруді үйретті.
The verb 'жүру' (to walk/go) requires the instrumental case '-мен' when describing the path taken.
Select the literal usage:
This sentence refers to a physical road leading to a city.
Мұғалім: 'Болашақта кім болғың келеді?' Студент: 'Қандай мамандық иесі болсам да, ____ жүргім келеді.'
The student is expressing a desire to be an honest person regardless of their profession.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, use 'Түзу сызық' for a mathematical line.
It has religious roots (Islamic), but it is used very commonly in secular life as well.
The opposite is 'Қисық жол' (crooked path), meaning a life of dishonesty.
It's better to say 'Ақ жол!' for safe travels. 'Түзу жол' is more of a description.
Frases relacionadas
Ақ жол
similarWhite road / Safe journey
Тура жол
synonymDirect path
Қисық жол
contrastCrooked path
Даңғыл жол
specialized formBroad, smooth highway
