Signification
Beginning a journey.
Contexte culturel
Pouring water behind someone who is 'yola çıkıyor' is a ubiquitous tradition. It symbolizes the wish for a journey as fluid and safe as water. In villages, 'yola çıkmak' often involves the whole neighborhood. People might bring food (yolluk) for the traveler to eat on the way. In cities like Istanbul, 'yola çıkmak' is often discussed in the context of avoiding 'trafik saati' (rush hour). Business leaders often use 'yola çıkmak' to describe the founding vision of their companies, emphasizing a shared journey with employees.
Use it for status updates
When a Turkish friend asks 'Neredesin?' (Where are you?), if you've just left, reply 'Yola çıktım.' It's more natural than saying 'Geliyorum.'
Watch the case marker
Always use 'yola' (dative). If you say 'yolu çıkmak,' it sounds like you are physically climbing a road.
Signification
Beginning a journey.
Use it for status updates
When a Turkish friend asks 'Neredesin?' (Where are you?), if you've just left, reply 'Yola çıktım.' It's more natural than saying 'Geliyorum.'
Watch the case marker
Always use 'yola' (dative). If you say 'yolu çıkmak,' it sounds like you are physically climbing a road.
The 'Water' Blessing
If someone says 'Yolun açık olsun' when you set off, respond with 'Sağ ol' or 'Teşekkür ederim.'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yola çıkmak'.
Biz yarın sabah saat altıda ________.
The future or present continuous is used for planned actions. 'Yola çıkıyoruz' is the correct idiomatic form.
Which sentence uses the metaphorical meaning of 'yola çıkmak'?
Choose the correct option:
In this context, 'yola çıkmak' refers to starting a professional project, not a physical trip.
Match the Turkish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all common 'yol' idioms with distinct meanings.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Trafik çok kötü, hala evde misin? B: Hayır, ________.
'Şimdi yola çıktım' is the standard way to tell someone you have just started your journey.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Destinations
Travel
- • Havaalanı
- • Otogar
- • Yurt dışı
Daily
- • İş
- • Okul
- • Market
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBiz yarın sabah saat altıda ________.
The future or present continuous is used for planned actions. 'Yola çıkıyoruz' is the correct idiomatic form.
Choose the correct option:
In this context, 'yola çıkmak' refers to starting a professional project, not a physical trip.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common 'yol' idioms with distinct meanings.
A: Trafik çok kötü, hala evde misin? B: Hayır, ________.
'Şimdi yola çıktım' is the standard way to tell someone you have just started your journey.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is used for any mode of transportation—car, plane, boat, or even walking.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Ayrılmak' means to leave or depart from a place/person, while 'yola çıkmak' specifically emphasizes the start of a journey.
No, that is not idiomatic. Always use 'yola çıkmak'.
You can say 'Yola çıkmak üzereyim.'
No, it can metaphorically mean starting any new process or project.
It means 'starting from' or 'based on' a certain point or idea.
Yes, 'yola çıktım' (I set off).
Usually no. It implies a destination that requires some effort to reach.
There isn't a single opposite phrase, but 'varmak' (to arrive) or 'yolculuğu bitirmek' (to finish the journey) are used.
Expressions liées
Yola koyulmak
similarTo set out on a journey with determination
Yol almak
builds onTo make progress/cover distance
Yoldan çıkmak
contrastTo go off-road or go astray (metaphorically)
Yola gelmek
contrastTo come to reason
Yolcu etmek
similarTo see someone off
