뜻이 없는 곳에 길이 없다

tteugi eomneun gose geori eopda

proverb★Intermediate— without purpose, there is no path◆proverb

◆ What It Really Means

Without a clear purpose or goal, one cannot achieve meaningful progress or success.

¶ Literal Meaning

In a place where there is no purpose, there is no path.

Literal Breakdown

뜻이purpose+없는not having+곳에in a place+길이path+없다does not exist

◇ Mental Image

The proverb paints a picture of a journey where the absence of purpose leaves one stranded without a clear direction.

◈ When to Use

A mentor advising a young professional to find their career goals, saying, 'Without a clear purpose, you'll wander aimlessly. Remember, where there's no purpose, there's no path.'

◉ Cultural Note

This proverb reflects the Korean cultural value of diligence and purposeful living, often emphasized in Confucian teachings.

formal

This proverb emphasizes that having a clear purpose or goal is essential for progress and success. It suggests that without direction, one cannot achieve meaningful outcomes.

그는 단순히 돈을 벌기 위해 일하지 않았다. 그는 진정한 의미와 목적을 찾기 위해 노력했다. 뜻이 없는 곳에 길이 없다.

He didn't just work for money. He strove to find true meaning and purpose. Without purpose, there is no path.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage people to find their life's purpose or to motivate them to set clear goals.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

목적이 없으면 성공할 수 없다proverb

Without a goal, you cannot succeed

의지가 없으면 성공할 수 없다proverb

Without willpower, you cannot succeed

💡Pro Tip

Motivational Use

This proverb is often used to inspire people to find their purpose in life or to set clear goals.

⚡Gold Rule

Purpose-Driven Life

The proverb underscores that a life without purpose is directionless and unfulfilling.

📖Word Origin

The phrase originates from traditional Korean wisdom, emphasizing the importance of purpose and direction in life.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is often used in motivational contexts, career advice, or personal development discussions.

Word Breakdown

뜻이

purpose

root

없는

not having

root

곳에

in a place

root

길이

path

root

없다

does not exist

root

한영사전

뜻이 없는 곳에 길이 없다

tteugi eomneun gose geori eopda

proverb★Intermediate— without purpose, there is no path◆proverb

◆ What It Really Means

Without a clear purpose or goal, one cannot achieve meaningful progress or success.

¶ Literal Meaning

In a place where there is no purpose, there is no path.

Literal Breakdown

뜻이purpose+없는not having+곳에in a place+길이path+없다does not exist

◇ Mental Image

The proverb paints a picture of a journey where the absence of purpose leaves one stranded without a clear direction.

◈ When to Use

A mentor advising a young professional to find their career goals, saying, 'Without a clear purpose, you'll wander aimlessly. Remember, where there's no purpose, there's no path.'

◉ Cultural Note

This proverb reflects the Korean cultural value of diligence and purposeful living, often emphasized in Confucian teachings.

formal

This proverb emphasizes that having a clear purpose or goal is essential for progress and success. It suggests that without direction, one cannot achieve meaningful outcomes.

그는 단순히 돈을 벌기 위해 일하지 않았다. 그는 진정한 의미와 목적을 찾기 위해 노력했다. 뜻이 없는 곳에 길이 없다.

He didn't just work for money. He strove to find true meaning and purpose. Without purpose, there is no path.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage people to find their life's purpose or to motivate them to set clear goals.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

목적이 없으면 성공할 수 없다proverb

Without a goal, you cannot succeed

의지가 없으면 성공할 수 없다proverb

Without willpower, you cannot succeed

💡Pro Tip

Motivational Use

This proverb is often used to inspire people to find their purpose in life or to set clear goals.

⚡Gold Rule

Purpose-Driven Life

The proverb underscores that a life without purpose is directionless and unfulfilling.

📖Word Origin

The phrase originates from traditional Korean wisdom, emphasizing the importance of purpose and direction in life.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is often used in motivational contexts, career advice, or personal development discussions.

Word Breakdown

뜻이

purpose

root

없는

not having

root

곳에

in a place

root

길이

path

root

없다

does not exist

root

한영사전