Signification
A shortcut or brief route
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Ak Zhol' (White Road) is a cultural blessing for a safe journey. While 'Qysqa Zhol' is practical, 'Ak Zhol' is spiritual. Historically, shortcuts were often dangerous as they might lack water sources. A 'short road' required trust in the guide. In Almaty, 'shortcuts' often involve driving through 'dvory' (courtyards), though this is increasingly restricted. Kazakhs are heavy users of 2GIS. The app's ability to find a 'qysqa zhol' is a frequent topic of conversation.
Use with -мен
Always remember to add '-мен' (instrumental case) when you want to say you are 'taking' or 'going by' the shortcut.
Avoid 'Кішкентай'
Never use 'кішкентай' for a shortcut. It sounds like you are talking about a toy road.
Signification
A shortcut or brief route
Use with -мен
Always remember to add '-мен' (instrumental case) when you want to say you are 'taking' or 'going by' the shortcut.
Avoid 'Кішкентай'
Never use 'кішкентай' for a shortcut. It sounds like you are talking about a toy road.
Metaphorical Use
Use this phrase in job interviews to talk about how you find 'efficient ways' (қысқа жолдар) to solve problems.
Taxi Etiquette
Taxi drivers in Kazakhstan appreciate it if you suggest a 'қысқа жол', but ask politely using 'бола ма?' (is it possible?).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'We went by the short road'.
Біз қысқа ______ жүрдік.
The instrumental case '-мен' is used to indicate the means or path of travel.
Which phrase means 'shortcut'?
Таңдаңыз:
'Қысқа жол' means short road/shortcut. 'Ұзын' means long, and 'Үлкен' means big.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are in a taxi and want to save time.
This tells the driver 'Let's go by the short road'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Кешіріңіз, вокзалға қалай тез баруға болады? B: Анау парк арқылы ______ бар.
The context of 'how to go quickly' requires 'shortcut'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Short vs. Narrow
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesБіз қысқа ______ жүрдік.
The instrumental case '-мен' is used to indicate the means or path of travel.
Таңдаңыз:
'Қысқа жол' means short road/shortcut. 'Ұзын' means long, and 'Үлкен' means big.
You are in a taxi and want to save time.
This tells the driver 'Let's go by the short road'.
A: Кешіріңіз, вокзалға қалай тез баруға болады? B: Анау парк арқылы ______ бар.
The context of 'how to go quickly' requires 'shortcut'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, but 'пернелер тіркесі' is the correct technical term. In casual talk, some might say 'қысқа жол'.
'Қысқа' means short in distance. 'Төте' means direct or straight. Often they are the same thing.
Yes, it is very common. Just say: 'Қысқа жолмен жүре аласыз ба?'
Add 'ең' before the phrase: 'Ең қысқа жол'.
No, it can mean a way, a method, a journey, or even destiny.
No, for people use 'аласа' (short height). 'Қысқа' is for objects and distances.
Yes, it is a standard neutral phrase.
Қысқа жолдар.
Мен қысқа жолдамын.
Youth might just say 'төтесінен' (by the direct way).
Expressions liées
Төте жол
synonymDirect road
Жол болсын
builds onGood luck on your way
Ұзын жол
contrastLong road
Жол картасы
specialized formRoadmap
Жол ақысы
relatedFare
