A1 Collocation خنثی

Uzun yol

Long road

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A versatile phrase meaning a long physical road or a metaphorical journey through life and challenges.

  • Means: A journey covering a great distance or a long-term process.
  • Used in: Planning road trips, discussing careers, or describing life's challenges.
  • Don't confuse: Use 'uzun yol' for journeys, not 'uzun boy' for tall people.
🛣️ + 🚗 + ⏳ = Uzun yol

Explanation at your level:

In A1, 'uzun yol' is very simple. 'Uzun' means long. 'Yol' means road. Together, they mean a long road. You use it to talk about driving to another city. For example: 'İstanbul'dan Ankara'ya uzun bir yol var.' It is a basic way to describe distance.
At the A2 level, you start using 'uzun yol' with verbs like 'çıkmak' (to set out). You can describe your travel plans. 'Yarın uzun yola çıkacağız, bu yüzden erken uyumam lazım.' You understand that it refers to intercity travel and requires preparation like checking the car.
In B1, you begin to see the metaphorical side. You can use 'uzun yol' to describe a learning process or a project. 'Türkçe öğrenmek uzun bir yoldur ama çok eğlencelidir.' You also learn related terms like 'uzun yol şoförü' and can discuss the cultural importance of rest stops in Turkey.
At B2, you use the phrase to discuss complex life situations. You might use it in a job interview to describe your career goals as a 'long journey' of growth. You are comfortable with case endings and can distinguish between 'uzun yol' and 'uzak mesafe' (far distance) based on the context of movement.
C1 learners appreciate the literary and poetic nuances. You can analyze Aşık Veysel's 'Uzun ince bir yoldayım' and discuss how the 'road' metaphor functions in Anatolian philosophy. You use the phrase in formal speeches to describe national progress or historical transitions with stylistic flair.
At the C2 level, you master the cognitive linguistics of 'yol'. You understand how 'uzun yol' interacts with the Turkish concept of 'gurbet' (homesickness/being in a foreign land). You can use it to critique social structures or philosophical concepts, treating the 'long road' as an ontological state of being.

معنی

A path or journey of great distance.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase is immortalized in Aşık Veysel's song 'Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım', which describes life as a journey from the 'cradle to the grave'. Every Turk knows this song. Truck drivers (uzun yol şoförleri) have their own slang and traditions, including writing poems or slogans on the back of their trucks about the 'long road'. In Turkish culture, someone coming from a 'long road' is treated with special care, offered food, and a place to rest immediately. The 'uzun yol' is incomplete without 'tavşan kanı' (rabbit blood - deep red) tea at a roadside rest area.

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The 'Çıkmak' Connection

Always pair 'uzun yol' with 'çıkmak' when you want to say you are starting a trip.

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Not for Height

Never use 'uzun yol' to describe a tall person; that's 'uzun boylu'.

معنی

A path or journey of great distance.

💡

The 'Çıkmak' Connection

Always pair 'uzun yol' with 'çıkmak' when you want to say you are starting a trip.

⚠️

Not for Height

Never use 'uzun yol' to describe a tall person; that's 'uzun boylu'.

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Metaphorical Mastery

Use 'uzun yol' in business meetings to show you are thinking about long-term strategy.

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The Tea Rule

If you mention 'uzun yol', mentioning 'çay' (tea) makes you sound like a native.

خودت رو بسنج

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

Ankara'dan İstanbul'a ______ ______ gideceğiz.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: uzun yol

We need the absolute form here to describe the type of journey.

Which sentence uses the metaphorical meaning of 'uzun yol'?

Select the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Doktor olmak uzun bir yoldur.

Becoming a doctor is a process, not a physical road, making it metaphorical.

Complete the dialogue.

Ayşe: Yarın tatile çıkıyoruz. Mehmet: Dikkat et, ______ ______ çıkıyorsun.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: uzun yola

The verb 'çıkmak' (to set out) takes the dative case (-a).

Match the Turkish phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Uzun yol şoförü -> Long-haul driver, Uzun yola çıkmak -> To set out on a long journey, Uzun ince bir yol -> A long thin road (life), Uzun yol kaptanı -> Long-haul captain

These are common collocations involving 'uzun yol'.

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سوالات متداول

5 سوال

No, 'cadde' is a city street. 'Uzun yol' is for journeys between cities or metaphorical paths.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper article.

It specifically refers to long-haul truck or bus drivers.

You say 'Uzun yoldayım'.

Usually no. For walking, we say 'uzun mesafe' or 'uzun yürüyüş'.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

Yolculuk

similar

Journey/Trip

🔗

Yola çıkmak

builds on

To set out

🔗

Yol arkadaşı

similar

Travel companion

🔗

Yolunu gözlemek

related

To wait for someone's return

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Kısa yol

contrast

Shortcut

کجا استفاده کنیم

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Planning a road trip

Ahmet: Yarın İzmir'e gidiyoruz.

Can: Dikkat et, uzun yol, uykusuz kalma.

informal
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Job Interview

Manager: Bu pozisyon için ne düşünüyorsunuz?

Candidate: Bu şirketle uzun bir yola çıkmak istiyorum.

formal
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At a Rest Stop

Waiter: Nereden geliyorsunuz?

Traveler: Erzurum'dan. Uzun yoldan geliyoruz, bize iki çay lütfen.

neutral
🎓

Encouraging a Student

Teacher: Pes etme, öğrenmek uzun bir yoldur.

Student: Haklısınız hocam, devam edeceğim.

neutral
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Wedding Speech

Father: Evlilik uzun bir yoldur, birbirinize destek olun.

formal
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Truck Driver Radio

Radio DJ: Bütün uzun yol kaptanlarına selam olsun!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of the 'U' in 'Uzun' as a long U-turn you have to take on a 'Yol' (road).

Visual Association

Imagine a straight road stretching into the horizon of the Turkish steppe, with a small car driving toward a setting sun. The road never ends.

Rhyme

Uzun yol, sabır bol. (Long road, plenty of patience.)

Story

A truck driver named Umut starts his 'Uzun yol' from Edirne. He drinks tea at every stop and listens to folk songs. By the time he reaches Kars, he realizes the 'Uzun yol' taught him more than any book.

Word Web

yolculukşoförmolamesafeasfaltharitatekerlekbenzin

چالش

Try to describe your career or language learning journey using 'uzun yol' in three sentences today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Largo camino

Turkish uses 'yol' more frequently for professional driving contexts.

French high

Long chemin

French often uses 'longue route' specifically for driving.

German high

Langer Weg

German is more likely to use specific compound nouns for different types of roads.

Japanese moderate

長い道 (Nagai michi)

Japanese focuses more on the 'distance' (kyori) than the 'road' (michi) in logistics.

Arabic high

طريق طويل (Tariq tawil)

Arabic has more specific words for 'desert path' vs 'city road'.

Chinese high

长路 (Cháng lù)

Chinese often pairs it with 'endless' or 'slow' to emphasize hardship.

Korean moderate

긴 길 (Gin gil)

Korean distinguishes between 'long' (length) and 'far' (distance) more strictly in metaphors.

Portuguese high

Longo caminho

Portuguese uses 'estrada' (highway) more often than 'caminho' for literal driving.

Easily Confused

Uzun yol در مقابل Uzun boy

Both use 'uzun' (long/tall).

Use 'boy' for people's height and 'yol' for distance.

Uzun yol در مقابل Uzun zaman

Learners use 'yol' when they mean 'time'.

If you can measure it in hours/days, use 'zaman'. If in kilometers/effort, use 'yol'.

سوالات متداول (5)

No, 'cadde' is a city street. 'Uzun yol' is for journeys between cities or metaphorical paths.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper article.

It specifically refers to long-haul truck or bus drivers.

You say 'Uzun yoldayım'.

Usually no. For walking, we say 'uzun mesafe' or 'uzun yürüyüş'.

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