A2 Expression ニュートラル

doğru yolu seç

choose the right path

意味

Making a wise decision.

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文化的背景

The 'yol' metaphor is central to Alevi-Bektashi traditions, where 'Yol cümleden uludur' (The Path is greater than all) signifies that the collective spiritual path is more important than individual desires. In Ottoman times, 'Sırat-ı Müstakim' (The Straight Path) was a common term for Islamic orthodoxy and moral rectitude, which heavily influenced the modern secular 'doğru yol'. Turkish TV dramas (Dizis) often use this phrase during climactic scenes where a character must choose between family loyalty and justice. Folktales often feature heroes at a literal crossroads (üç yol ağzı) where they must choose a path based on a riddle, symbolizing their character.

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Use with 'Vicdan'

Pair this with 'vicdan' (conscience) to sound more native. E.g., 'Vicdanının sesini dinle ve doğru yolu seç.'

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Avoid 'Almak'

Never say 'yolu al'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

意味

Making a wise decision.

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Use with 'Vicdan'

Pair this with 'vicdan' (conscience) to sound more native. E.g., 'Vicdanının sesini dinle ve doğru yolu seç.'

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Avoid 'Almak'

Never say 'yolu al'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.

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The 'Abi' Factor

If an older person says this to you, they are showing they care about your future. Accept it graciously.

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Past vs. Future

Use 'seçtin' to praise someone and 'seçmelisin' to advise them.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yol'.

Hayatın boyunca her zaman doğru ____ seçmelisin.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: yolu

The verb 'seçmek' requires the accusative case, which is 'yolu'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to give advice?

Arkadaşın kötü bir şey yapmak istiyor. Ona ne dersin?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Doğru yolu seç.

'Seçmek' is the standard verb for making a choice between paths in a metaphorical sense.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: 'Çok kararsızım, hangi üniversiteye gitsem?' Fatma: 'Bence mühendislik senin için en iyisi. ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Doğru yolu seçmelisin

Fatma is giving advice about a future decision, so the necessity suffix '-melisin' is appropriate.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Birisi dürüst davranıp parayı iade ettiğinde ne dersiniz?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Doğru yolu seçtin.

The action is completed, so we use the past tense to validate the choice.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Seçmek vs. Almak

Turkish (Correct)
Yolu seçmek To choose the path
English (Literal)
Yolu almak To take the path (WRONG)

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'yol'. Fill Blank A2

Hayatın boyunca her zaman doğru ____ seçmelisin.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: yolu

The verb 'seçmek' requires the accusative case, which is 'yolu'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to give advice? Choose A2

Arkadaşın kötü bir şey yapmak istiyor. Ona ne dersin?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Doğru yolu seç.

'Seçmek' is the standard verb for making a choice between paths in a metaphorical sense.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

Ayşe: 'Çok kararsızım, hangi üniversiteye gitsem?' Fatma: 'Bence mühendislik senin için en iyisi. ______.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Doğru yolu seçmelisin

Fatma is giving advice about a future decision, so the necessity suffix '-melisin' is appropriate.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Birisi dürüst davranıp parayı iade ettiğinde ne dersiniz?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Doğru yolu seçtin.

The action is completed, so we use the past tense to validate the choice.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It has religious roots, but today it is used by everyone, including secular people, to mean 'making a good choice'.

No, it sounds too dramatic. Use 'en iyisini seç' (choose the best one) instead.

'Yolu' is the object you choose. 'Yola' means 'to the path' (used with verbs like 'come' or 'enter').

It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or in a professional speech.

You say 'Doğru yolu seçtim'.

Yes, 'tercih et' (prefer) is more formal but less common than 'seç'.

Not always. It can also mean a smart career or financial move.

The opposite is 'yanlış yolu seçmek' (choosing the wrong path).

In this phrase, it is almost always metaphorical.

Yes, if you are explaining why you made a certain career move.

関連フレーズ

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doğru kararı vermek

synonym

To make the right decision

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yoldan çıkmak

contrast

To go astray / lose one's way

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yol göstermek

builds on

To guide / show the way

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kısa yoldan gitmek

similar

To take a shortcut

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doğru olanı yapmak

synonym

To do the right thing

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