뜻이 있는 곳에 길이 있다

tteut-i issneun gose-e gil-i issda
proverb★Intermediate◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
Determination and purpose create opportunities and paths to success.
Literal Meaning
Where there is purpose, there is a path.
Literal Breakdown
뜻이purpose+있는existing+곳에place+길이path+있다exists
◇ Mental Image
A path that appears when one has a clear purpose or goal.
◈ When to Use
A teacher encouraging a student to study hard for an exam by saying, 'If you have the will to pass, you will find the way.'
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb reflects the Korean cultural value of perseverance and the belief that effort and intention lead to success.
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This proverb emphasizes that determination and purpose create opportunities and paths to success.

목표가 명확하면 길이 열릴 거야.

If your goal is clear, the path will open up.

의지가 있다면 모든 장애물을 극복할 수 있다.

With determination, you can overcome any obstacle.

💡

This proverb is often used to encourage perseverance and goal-setting.

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Related Phrases

의지가 있으면 길이 있다proverb
Where there is will, there is a way
목표가 있으면 길이 있다proverb
If you have a goal, there is a path

💡Pro Tip

Motivational Use

Use this proverb when encouraging someone to pursue their goals despite challenges.

⚡Gold Rule

Purpose-Driven Action

This proverb highlights that clear intent and effort naturally create opportunities.

📖Word Origin

This proverb reflects traditional Korean values of perseverance and purpose-driven action.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in motivational contexts, education, and personal development discussions.

Word Breakdown

뜻이
purpose
root
+
있는
existing
root
+
곳에
place
root
+
길이
path
root
+
있다
exists
root
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