Vocapedia
Log inTry for Free
Log in

Looking up...

Words

  • Words of the Year
  • Recent Lookups
  • My Dictionary

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Korean
  • German

Features

  • Words of the Year
  • My Collections List
  • Reviews
  • Learning Resources
  • Community Collections

Learn

  • How It Works
  • Study Guides
  • Language Tips
  • FAQ
  • Getting Started
  • For Individuals
  • For Teachers

Community

  • Forum
  • Blog
  • Help Center
  • Partnerships

About

  • About Vocapedia
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • GDPR Compliance
© 2026 Vocapedia. All rights reserved.

첫걸음이 중요하다

cheotgeoreumi joongyohda
phrase★Intermediate— the first step is crucial◆proverb
◆ What It Really Means
The initial action or effort in any endeavor is the most critical factor for success, as it sets the foundation for future progress.
¶ Literal Meaning
The first step is important
Literal Breakdown
첫first+걸음step+중요하다is important
◇ Mental Image
A person taking the first step on a long journey, symbolizing the importance of starting strong.
◈ When to Use
A manager encouraging their team to begin a new project by emphasizing the importance of the first step.
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb reflects the Korean cultural value of perseverance and the belief that consistent effort from the beginning leads to success.
formalinformal

Emphasizes that the initial action or effort in any endeavor is the most critical factor for success, as it sets the foundation for future progress.

새로운 프로젝트를 시작할 때 첫걸음이 중요하다.

The first step is important when starting a new project.

첫걸음이 중요하므로, 계획을 세우고 체계적으로 준비해야 한다.

Since the first step is important, you need to make a plan and prepare systematically.

💡

This proverb is often used to motivate people to take the first step in achieving their goals, as it highlights the significance of early efforts.

Collocations

첫걸음first step중요하다is important

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

첫 시작이 반이다proverb
The first step is half the battle
초반이 승부를 가른다proverb
The beginning decides the outcome

💡Pro Tip

Motivational Use

This phrase is often used to encourage someone to take the first step in a new endeavor, as it sets the tone for future success.

⚡Gold Rule

Foundational Importance

The phrase underscores that the initial effort is often the most challenging but also the most critical for long-term success.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the literal meaning of 'the first step is important,' this proverb emphasizes the foundational role of initial actions in achieving success.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in motivational contexts, business planning, and personal development to stress the importance of early efforts.

Word Breakdown

첫
first
prefix
+
걸음
step
root
+
중요하다
is important
verb
한영사전

Learning Progress

Track your learning journey!

• Save words to build your vocabulary

• Monitor your daily streak

• Get personalized review reminders

• See words learned statistics

Log in to access advanced features and track your progress!

Go to Dashboard →

Recent Lookups

The most recent words being looked up. Stay up to date with what language learners are exploring.