Significado
the way to achieve goals
Contexto cultural
There is a massive emphasis on national exams (LGS, YKS). This phrase is used constantly by teachers and parents to motivate students, often implying that there is only one 'true' path: studying. Networking (torpil or referans) is often cynically called the 'real' road to success, though 'başarıya giden yol' is used in official corporate slogans to emphasize meritocracy. The word 'Yol' (The Way) has spiritual connotations in Anatolia. Even in secular phrases, it carries a sense of moral rectitude and discipline. Turkish LinkedIn and Instagram 'entrepreneurs' use this phrase frequently in hashtags to promote 'hustle' culture.
Use with 'Geçer'
This phrase is almost always paired with the verb 'geçer' (passes through). Example: 'Başarıya giden yol çalışmaktan geçer.'
Don't forget the Dative
Always use 'Başarıya' (to success), never 'Başarı' or 'Başarıyı'.
Significado
the way to achieve goals
Use with 'Geçer'
This phrase is almost always paired with the verb 'geçer' (passes through). Example: 'Başarıya giden yol çalışmaktan geçer.'
Don't forget the Dative
Always use 'Başarıya' (to success), never 'Başarı' or 'Başarıyı'.
Add Adjectives
Make it more descriptive by adding adjectives before 'yol', like 'engebeli' (bumpy) or 'aydınlık' (bright).
Context Matters
In Turkey, mentioning 'family support' as part of the road to success is very common and culturally appreciated.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing part of the phrase.
Sabır, başarıya _______ yoldur.
'Giden' (going) is the standard participle used in this collocation.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly?
Aşağıdakilerden hangisi doğrudur?
The dative case '-ya' is required to indicate the destination 'success'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Ayşe: Sınavı nasıl kazanabilirim? Mehmet: ................................. düzenli çalışmaktan geçer.
Mehmet is giving advice on how to achieve a goal (passing the exam).
Match the advice to the situation.
Situation: A company is losing money and needs a new plan.
Lowering costs is a logical business strategy for success.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosSabır, başarıya _______ yoldur.
'Giden' (going) is the standard participle used in this collocation.
Aşağıdakilerden hangisi doğrudur?
The dative case '-ya' is required to indicate the destination 'success'.
Ayşe: Sınavı nasıl kazanabilirim? Mehmet: ................................. düzenli çalışmaktan geçer.
Mehmet is giving advice on how to achieve a goal (passing the exam).
Situation: A company is losing money and needs a new plan.
Lowering costs is a logical business strategy for success.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, 'cadde' (avenue) is too literal and physical. Only 'yol' works for this metaphor.
It's a bit serious, but you can use it when giving sincere advice. For a joke, it might sound too dramatic.
It is the participle form of 'gitmek' (to go), meaning 'which goes' or 'going'.
Yes, 'başarı yolu' is shorter but slightly less common in motivational speech.
You can say 'başarısızlığa giden yol'.
Yes: 'Başarıya giden yol zordu' (The road to success was hard).
Yes, many motivational or pop songs use 'yol' metaphors for success and love.
The verb 'geçmek' (to pass through), as in '...yol X'ten geçer'.
Absolutely, it's very common in sports journalism.
Sometimes, if you say 'Başarıya giden gizli yol' (The secret road to success).
Yes, it's a great phrase to start using in simple essays about your future.
'Yol' is the metaphor for the journey; 'yöntem' is the technical method or technique.
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başarı basamakları
similarthe steps of success
yol haritası
builds onroadmap
zafere giden yol
similarthe road to victory
işin sırrı
synonymthe secret of the job
hedefe ulaşmak
specialized formto reach the goal
