준비된 자는 성공한다

junbi-doen ja-neun seonggong-handa
proverbIntermediate success favors the preparedproverb
What It Really Means
Success comes to those who are diligent and well-prepared, not just those who are lucky or talented.
Literal Meaning
Those who are prepared succeed
Literal Breakdown
준비된prepared+자는those who+성공한다succeed
Mental Image
A mental picture of someone who has worked hard and is ready to achieve their goals, contrasting with someone who is unprepared.
When to Use
A teacher might use this proverb to encourage students to study hard before an important exam.
Cultural Note
This proverb reflects the Korean cultural value of diligence and the belief that success is earned through effort and preparation.
formal

A proverb emphasizing that success comes to those who are well-prepared and diligent, not just those who are talented or lucky.

시험을 앞두고 많은 시간을 투자한 학생들은 준비된 자는 성공한다는 말을 증명했다.

Students who invested a lot of time before the exam proved the saying 'success favors the prepared.'

💡

This proverb is often used to motivate people to work hard and prepare thoroughly for challenges.

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Related Phrases

성공은 준비된 자의 것이다proverb
Success belongs to the prepared
준비는 성공의 열쇠다proverb
Preparation is the key to success

💡Pro Tip

Motivational Use

This proverb is often used to inspire people to put in the effort needed to achieve their goals.

Gold Rule

Cultural Context

In Korean culture, this proverb highlights the importance of hard work and preparation over innate talent or luck.

📖Word Origin

This proverb is a traditional Korean saying that reflects the cultural value of diligence and preparation.

📝Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used in educational, professional, and motivational contexts to encourage thorough preparation.

Word Breakdown

준비된
prepared
adjective
+
자는
those who
relative pronoun
+
성공한다
succeed
verb
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