Significado
A journey covering great distance.
Contexto cultural
The 'road' was the primary state of being for nomads. A 'long road' wasn't an inconvenience; it was where life happened. A person coming from a 'long road' is treated as a 'God-sent guest' (Qudayi qonaq) and must be fed before being asked questions. Before a 'long road', it is customary to receive a blessing from the oldest family member to ensure the road is 'white' (safe). Due to the country's massive size (9th largest in the world), 'long roads' are a daily reality for many who travel between regions.
Use it for Life
If you want to sound more native, use 'ұзақ жол' when talking about your long-term goals. It shows you understand the metaphorical depth of the language.
The 'Uzyn' Trap
Never use 'ұзын' for time. It's the most obvious marker of a non-native speaker.
Significado
A journey covering great distance.
Use it for Life
If you want to sound more native, use 'ұзақ жол' when talking about your long-term goals. It shows you understand the metaphorical depth of the language.
The 'Uzyn' Trap
Never use 'ұзын' for time. It's the most obvious marker of a non-native speaker.
Always say 'Ak Zhol'
When a friend tells you they are going on a 'ұзақ жол', always reply with 'Ақ жол!' (White road). It's the polite and culturally expected response.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'long'.
Астанаға дейін _____ жол бар.
'Ұзақ' is used for distance and time, while 'ұзын' is for physical length.
Which sentence means 'Life is a long journey'?
Choose the correct translation:
This is the standard metaphorical expression in Kazakh.
Match the Kazakh phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common expressions related to 'жол'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Пойызбен жүру қалай? B: Ол өте ____ ____.
Traveling by train is a 'long journey'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosАстанаға дейін _____ жол бар.
'Ұзақ' is used for distance and time, while 'ұзын' is for physical length.
Choose the correct translation:
This is the standard metaphorical expression in Kazakh.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all common expressions related to 'жол'.
A: Пойызбен жүру қалай? B: Ол өте ____ ____.
Traveling by train is a 'long journey'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasUsually no. For a physical street name or length, use 'ұзын көше'. Use 'ұзақ жол' for the trip itself.
It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a government speech to a chat with a friend.
The opposite is 'қысқа жол' (short road/shortcut).
Frases relacionadas
Ақ жол
similarSafe journey / Blessed path
Жол болсын
builds onMay your journey be successful
Алыс жол
synonymFar road
Өмір жолы
specialized formLife path
