am Anfang ist es am schwersten

/am ˈanfaŋ ɪst ɛs am ˈʃveːɐ̯stn̩/

phrase★Intermediate— the hardest part is at the beginning◆proverb

◆ What It Really Means

The initial phase of any task or endeavor is the most challenging, but perseverance leads to easier progress.

¶ Literal Meaning

At the beginning, it is the hardest.

Literal Breakdown

am Anfangat the beginning+ist esit is+am schwerstenthe hardest

◇ Mental Image

A mental picture of a steep initial climb or hurdle that becomes easier as one progresses.

◈ When to Use

A teacher might say this to students who are struggling with the first few lessons of a new subject.

◉ Cultural Note

This proverb reflects the German cultural value of perseverance and the belief that effort and patience lead to success.

informal

A proverb emphasizing that the initial phase of any endeavor is the most challenging, but perseverance leads to easier progress.

Lernen ist schwer, aber am Anfang ist es am schwersten.

Learning is hard, but the beginning is the hardest part.

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This phrase is often used to encourage perseverance and patience when starting something new.

Synonyms

der erste Schritt ist der schwersteproverb

the first step is the hardest

Use this phrase to encourage someone who is struggling with the initial stages of a task.

This phrase is often used to remind people that the beginning is the hardest part, and things will get easier with time and effort.

Derived from the observation that the initial stages of any task or project often require the most effort and face the most obstacles.

This proverb is commonly used in motivational contexts, especially when encouraging someone to start a new project or learn a new skill.

am Anfang

at the beginning

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ist es

it is

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am schwersten

the hardest

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