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  4. 시작이 가장 어렵다

시작이 가장 어렵다

sijagi gajang eoryeopda
the beginning is the hardest

새로운 프로젝트를 시작할 때 시작이 가장 어렵다.

Starting a new project is hard because the beginning is the hardest.


general

The first step or initial phase of something is the most difficult part.

새로운 습관을 만들 때는 시작이 가장 어렵다.

When creating a new habit, the beginning is the hardest.

시작이 가장 어렵지만, 한 걸음씩 나아가면 된다.

The beginning is the hardest, but you just need to take one step at a time.

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

Collocations

시작이 가장 어렵다the beginning is the hardest

Synonyms

처음이 가장 어렵다시작이 가장 힘들다

Antonyms

끝이 가장 어렵다

Related Phrases

한 걸음씩phrase
one step at a time
인내심word
patience

Pro Tip

Encouragement

Use this phrase to motivate someone who is hesitant to start a new project or habit.

Gold Rule

Common Usage

This phrase is widely used in Korean to emphasize the difficulty of starting something new.

Word Origin

This phrase is a common Korean expression derived from the observation that the initial phase of any endeavor is often the most challenging.

Usage Notes

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts to express the idea that the first step is the most difficult. It is often used to motivate or encourage someone who is about to start something new.

Word Breakdown

시작
beginning
root
+
가장
most
adverb
+
어렵다
difficult
adjective
한영사전
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