Meaning
A journey covering a lot of distance.
Cultural Background
The 'Yolun açıq olsun' blessing is often accompanied by splashing water behind the traveler to ensure a smooth, 'fluid' journey like water. Caravanserais in cities like Sheki were specifically built to provide rest for those on an 'uzun yol'. It is considered rude not to offer tea to someone who has just arrived from an 'uzun yol', regardless of the time of day. The 'long road' is a recurring theme in Aşıq music, symbolizing the spiritual path to enlightenment.
Use with 'Çıxmaq'
Always pair 'uzun yola' with 'çıxmaq' to sound like a native when starting a trip.
Don't use for time
If you mean 'a long time', say 'uzun müddət', not 'uzun yol'.
Meaning
A journey covering a lot of distance.
Use with 'Çıxmaq'
Always pair 'uzun yola' with 'çıxmaq' to sound like a native when starting a trip.
Don't use for time
If you mean 'a long time', say 'uzun müddət', not 'uzun yol'.
The Tea Rule
If someone says they came from an 'uzun yol', offer them tea immediately!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'uzun yol'.
Biz dünən Bakıdan Qaxa ______ getdik.
In this context, 'uzun yol getmək' is the standard phrase for 'to travel a long distance'.
Which sentence uses 'uzun yol' figuratively?
Select the correct sentence:
This refers to the long process of education, not a physical road.
Match the Azerbaijani phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three most common case-based usages of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Yorğunsan? B: Bəli, ______ gəlirəm.
The ablative case (-dan) is used to indicate the source of the fatigue/journey.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where you find Uzun Yol
Transport
- • Highway
- • Bus trip
- • Road trip
Life
- • Education
- • Career
- • Marriage
Practice Bank
4 exercisesBiz dünən Bakıdan Qaxa ______ getdik.
In this context, 'uzun yol getmək' is the standard phrase for 'to travel a long distance'.
Select the correct sentence:
This refers to the long process of education, not a physical road.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the three most common case-based usages of the phrase.
A: Yorğunsan? B: Bəli, ______ gəlirəm.
The ablative case (-dan) is used to indicate the source of the fatigue/journey.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsIt's better to use 'uzun küçə'. 'Uzun yol' implies a journey between places.
It is neutral and can be used in any context, from casual talk to news reports.
The opposite is 'qısa yol' (short road/shortcut).
You say 'Mən uzun yoldayam'.
Yes, it is very common to use it for career or educational paths.
This is an emphatic version meaning 'tediously long', often used for speeches.
Yes, 'yol qət etmək' is a more formal way to say 'to traverse a road'.
Usually, yes. It suggests that effort and time are required.
Yes, though 'uzun uçuş' (long flight) is more specific, 'uzun yol' is still used generally.
The plural is 'uzun yollar'.
Related Phrases
Uzaq yol
similarFar road
Yolçu
builds onTraveler
Yolun açıq olsun
specialized formMay your way be open
Qısa yol
contrastShort cut / short road
