뜻
Finishing a long process or life.
문화적 배경
The idiom is a staple in folk music, symbolizing the journey of the 'garip' (the lonely stranger/traveler). It often represents the transition from this world to the next. In Sufi philosophy, life is a path (tarikat) to reach the Divine. Reaching the end of the road is seen as a spiritual completion rather than just a physical end. Screenwriters use this phrase to create high tension before a character is killed off or a major plot line ends. It signals to the audience that a 'point of no return' has been reached. While Turks are generally optimistic, using this phrase in a business meeting can signal a very serious, final warning that a partnership is failing.
Use with 'Artık'
This idiom is almost always paired with 'artık' (now/anymore) to emphasize that the change is permanent.
Tone Check
Be careful using this with sick people; it is very direct and can be upsetting if not used with extreme empathy.
뜻
Finishing a long process or life.
Use with 'Artık'
This idiom is almost always paired with 'artık' (now/anymore) to emphasize that the change is permanent.
Tone Check
Be careful using this with sick people; it is very direct and can be upsetting if not used with extreme empathy.
Song Lyrics
If you want to impress Turks, quote the song 'Yolun sonu görünüyor' when you are tired or finishing a task.
Fatalism
Understand that this phrase often implies 'it was meant to be' (kısmet).
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
On yıllık evlilikten sonra maalesef yolun ______ geldik.
The idiom requires the dative case '-na' to show movement towards the end.
Which situation is MOST appropriate for this idiom?
Hangi durumda 'yolun sonuna gelmek' deyimi kullanılır?
The idiom is used for the conclusion of long processes.
Complete the dialogue.
Ahmet: 'Doktor ne dedi?' Mehmet: 'Maalesef dedem için artık ______.'
In a medical context, this is a common euphemism for the end of life.
Match the Turkish phrase with its English equivalent.
Eşleştirme yapın:
These are all common 'yol' related idioms with distinct meanings.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제On yıllık evlilikten sonra maalesef yolun ______ geldik.
The idiom requires the dative case '-na' to show movement towards the end.
Hangi durumda 'yolun sonuna gelmek' deyimi kullanılır?
The idiom is used for the conclusion of long processes.
Ahmet: 'Doktor ne dedi?' Mehmet: 'Maalesef dedem için artık ______.'
In a medical context, this is a common euphemism for the end of life.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
These are all common 'yol' related idioms with distinct meanings.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but usually to describe the experience of reaching the end of the story, e.g., 'Filmin sonuna geldik.'
It can be. It implies they are getting fired or their career is over. Use with caution.
'Bitti' is just 'it finished'. This idiom adds drama, history, and a sense of a long journey.
Yes, 'Bataryanın yolun sonuna geldik' is common for old electronics.
Not really. It usually implies exhaustion or finality, though finishing a project can be a 'positive' relief.
Use the negative: 'Henüz yolun sonuna gelmedik.'
Very often, especially for aging athletes or teams about to be eliminated.
No, but the past tense (geldik/geldi) is the most frequent.
You can, but it sounds more like 'we reached the destination' and loses the idiomatic 'it's over' feel.
Yes, in a concluding section to summarize the end of a phase.
관련 표현
yolun sonu görünmek
similarThe end is in sight
yola gelmek
contrastTo come to reason / to behave
yol almak
builds onTo make progress
vadesi dolmak
synonymTime is up
sona yaklaşmak
similarApproaching the end
