늦었다고 생각할 때가 가장 빠르다.
neujeodago saenggakhal ttaega gajang ppareuda.
Better late than never.
Phrase in 30 Seconds
This phrase encourages you to start your goals immediately, even if you feel you have missed the ideal window of opportunity.
- Means: The best time to start is right now, regardless of perceived delays.
- Used in: Encouraging someone to learn a new skill, change careers, or apologize.
- Don't confuse: It is not about being late for an appointment; it is about life goals.
Explanation at your level:
मतलब
It's never too late to start something or do the right thing.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Reflects the 'Pali-pali' (hurry) culture adapted for personal growth. Commonly used to encourage students who feel they are behind in their studies.
Use it to motivate
Use this phrase when someone is feeling down about their progress.
मतलब
It's never too late to start something or do the right thing.
Use it to motivate
Use this phrase when someone is feeling down about their progress.
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb.
늦었다고 생각할 때가 가장 ______.
The proverb literally means the time you think is late is the fastest.
🎉 स्कोर: /1
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
1 सवालNo, it will sound like you are making excuses.
संबंधित मुहावरे
시작이 반이다
similarStarting is half the battle.
천 리 길도 한 걸음부터
builds onEven a thousand-mile journey starts with one step.
कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें
Learning a new language
A: 한국어를 배우고 싶은데 너무 늦은 것 같아요.
B: 아니에요. 늦었다고 생각할 때가 가장 빠르대요.
Career change
Mentor: 지금이라도 다른 일을 시작하고 싶습니다.
Mentee: 늦었다고 생각할 때가 가장 빠르다는 말이 있잖아요. 응원합니다.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a clock: when the hand is at the 'late' mark, it is actually the 'fastest' time to start running!
Visual Association
Imagine a person standing at a starting line looking at a clock that says 'Late'. They suddenly sprint forward with a smile.
Rhyme
늦었다고 생각할 때가 가장 빠르다, 지금 바로 시작하라!
Story
Min-su wanted to learn piano but felt he was too old. He remembered the phrase '늦었다고 생각할 때가 가장 빠르다'. He signed up for a class that afternoon. Now, he plays beautifully.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Identify one thing you have been procrastinating on and take the first step in the next 5 minutes.
In Other Languages
Más vale tarde que nunca.
Korean emphasizes the timing as an advantage, Spanish emphasizes the action as better than inaction.
Mieux vaut tard que jamais.
Korean is more proactive and motivational.
Besser spät als nie.
Korean is more focused on the psychological 'timing' of the start.
思い立ったが吉日 (Omoitatta ga kichijitsu).
Japanese focuses on 'luck' and 'auspiciousness,' while Korean focuses on 'speed'.
أن تأتي متأخراً خير من ألا تأتي أبداً.
Korean is more about the 'fastest' start, Arabic is about the 'necessity' of the action.
Easily Confused
Learners often think this phrase is about being late for a meeting.
Remember this is for life goals, not appointments.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)
No, it will sound like you are making excuses.
