B1 Proverb محايد

어떤 일이든 시작하는 것이 중요하다.

eotteon irideun sijakhaneun geosi jungyohada.

Starting any task is important.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

This phrase emphasizes that the hardest part of any task is simply getting it off the ground.

  • Means: Taking the first step is the most vital part of any project.
  • Used in: Encouraging friends, professional advice, or self-motivation.
  • Don't confuse: It is not about finishing, but about the courage to begin.
Blank page + First word = Completed book

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means you must start your work. It is good to say to friends who are scared to start something new. It helps them feel brave.
When you have a big task, you might feel worried. This phrase tells you that the first step is the most important part. Once you begin, the rest becomes much easier to handle.
This proverb highlights the psychological weight of initiation. It suggests that the primary obstacle to success is the inertia of inaction. By focusing on the act of starting, you overcome the fear of failure and gain the momentum necessary to complete the endeavor.
The phrase functions as a motivational heuristic, emphasizing that the initiation phase is the most critical juncture in any project. It serves to mitigate the paralysis of analysis by shifting focus from the overwhelming end-goal to the immediate, manageable act of beginning.
This expression encapsulates the concept of 'activation energy' in human behavior. It posits that the transition from a static state to a dynamic state is the most energy-intensive phase of any project. By framing the start as the most significant milestone, it provides a cognitive framework to bypass procrastination and foster sustained productivity.
At a deeper level, this proverb addresses the existential anxiety associated with the 'blank canvas' phenomenon. It posits that the act of beginning is an ontological commitment to a project, thereby collapsing the infinite possibilities of inaction into a singular, manageable trajectory. It is a linguistic tool for managing cognitive load and fostering self-efficacy through incremental progress.

المعنى

The most crucial step in any endeavor is to begin; once started, the rest becomes easier.

🌍

خلفية ثقافية

Reflects the '빨리빨리' culture where efficiency is key.

💡

Use it as advice

Great for motivating others.

المعنى

The most crucial step in any endeavor is to begin; once started, the rest becomes easier.

💡

Use it as advice

Great for motivating others.

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

어떤 일이든 시작하는 것이 ______.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: 중요하다

The phrase uses '중요하다' to mean important.

🎉 النتيجة: /1

الأسئلة الشائعة

1 أسئلة

It is neutral.

عبارات ذات صلة

🔄

시작이 반이다

synonym

Starting is half the battle.

أين تستخدمها

💪

Encouraging a friend

A: 나 다이어트 시작할까 고민이야.

B: 어떤 일이든 시작하는 것이 중요해. 일단 해봐!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a rocket: the most fuel is used just to lift off the ground.

Visual Association

A person standing at the edge of a diving board. The moment they jump is the 'start'.

Story

Min-su wanted to write a book. He stared at the screen for hours. Then he remembered: '어떤 일이든 시작하는 것이 중요하다.' He typed one sentence. Then another. Soon, he had a chapter.

Word Web

시작중요하다일도전성공반

تحدٍّ

Pick one task you've been avoiding and do it for exactly 5 minutes today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

El primer paso es el más difícil.

Spanish focuses on the difficulty, Korean on the importance.

French high

Il n'y a que le premier pas qui coûte.

French uses a cost metaphor.

German high

Aller Anfang ist schwer.

German is more descriptive, Korean is more prescriptive.

Japanese high

千里の道も一歩から。

Japanese focuses on the journey, Korean on the work itself.

Arabic high

رحلة الألف ميل تبدأ بخطوة.

Arabic is more poetic.

Chinese high

千里之行，始于足下。

Chinese emphasizes the physical step.

Korean high

시작이 반이다.

This is more idiomatic.

Portuguese high

O primeiro passo é o mais importante.

None, very similar.

Easily Confused

어떤 일이든 시작하는 것이 중요하다. مقابل 시작이 반이다

Both talk about starting.

Use '중요하다' for advice, '반이다' for encouragement.

الأسئلة الشائعة (1)

It is neutral.

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