Significado
It is challenging to start something new, but it gets easier.
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects the 'Meister-Lehrling' (Master-Apprentice) tradition where years of difficult practice are expected before one is considered an expert. In Austria, the phrase is sometimes delivered with a bit of 'Wiener Schmäh' (Viennese sarcasm), implying that life is generally hard, so one might as well get used to it. The Swiss value precision. Here, the phrase might be used to emphasize that the 'Anfang' must be done correctly, even if it is difficult, to ensure a good result. In German startups, this phrase is often used to normalize the 'fail fast' mentality, though it's more about 'persist through the fail' than just failing.
Use it for yourself!
When you feel frustrated with German, say this phrase out loud. It's a great way to practice your pronunciation and motivate yourself at the same time.
Don't change the words
Even if you know the word 'Beginn', don't say 'Aller Beginn ist schwer'. It sounds unnatural to native speakers.
Significado
It is challenging to start something new, but it gets easier.
Use it for yourself!
When you feel frustrated with German, say this phrase out loud. It's a great way to practice your pronunciation and motivate yourself at the same time.
Don't change the words
Even if you know the word 'Beginn', don't say 'Aller Beginn ist schwer'. It sounds unnatural to native speakers.
A social safety net
If you make a mistake in a German shop or restaurant, saying 'Aller Anfang ist schwer' with a smile will usually make the other person much more patient with you.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Aller _______ ist schwer.
The fixed proverb always uses 'Anfang'.
Which sentence is the correct proverb?
Choose the right version:
'Aller' is the correct masculine singular form for this idiom.
In which situation would you say 'Aller Anfang ist schwer'?
Match the situation:
The phrase is used to encourage someone struggling with a new task.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ich kann das nicht!' B: 'Gib nicht auf! ________.'
This is the most natural encouragement in this context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Schwer vs. Schwierig
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAller _______ ist schwer.
The fixed proverb always uses 'Anfang'.
Choose the right version:
'Aller' is the correct masculine singular form for this idiom.
Match the situation:
The phrase is used to encourage someone struggling with a new task.
A: 'Ich kann das nicht!' B: 'Gib nicht auf! ________.'
This is the most natural encouragement in this context.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it is grammatically correct and means the same thing, but 'Aller Anfang ist schwer' is the more traditional, idiomatic version.
In this context, yes. However, 'schwer' also means 'heavy', while 'schwierig' only means 'difficult'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or even your boss.
'Aller' is a masculine singular determiner here. It's an older grammatical form often found in proverbs.
No, it is strictly for the beginning of a process.
Extremely common. Almost every German knows this phrase by heart.
Not at all. It is a timeless classic that is still used daily.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but 'Ein guter Anfang ist die halbe Miete' is a related positive counterpart.
Yes, if you are talking about learning a new skill, it shows a positive attitude toward challenges.
It sounds like 'shvay-uh'. The 'w' is like a 'v'.
Frases relacionadas
Früh übt sich, was ein Meister werden will.
builds onPractice early if you want to become a master.
Mühsam ernährt sich das Eichhörnchen.
similarThe squirrel feeds itself with great effort.
Ein guter Anfang ist die halbe Miete.
contrastA good start is half the battle.
Übung macht den Meister.
builds onPractice makes perfect.
