Every beginning is difficult
Definition
A famous proverb in the German language, literally translated as 'every beginning is difficult'. It is universally used as a formula of encouragement for individuals initiating a new action, project, career, or studies, reminding them that initial difficulties are natural and can be overcome through perseverance.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Every beginning is difficult
- All beginnings are hard
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable idiomatic phrase operating as a stable philosophical or conversational reference. |
| Formation | German syntactic structure combining a collective determiner, noun, copulative verb, and qualifying adjective. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈalɐ ˈanfaŋ ɪst ʃveːɐ] |
| Source | Duden Redewendungen and Oxford Dictionary of Foreign Phrases |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Când am început să învăț programare mi s-a spus 'aller anfang ist schwer', dar cu timpul totul a devenit logic.
EN: When I started learning programming I was told 'aller anfang ist schwer', but over time everything became logical.
RO: Profesorul de germană folosește des dictonul 'aller anfang ist schwer' pentru a-și motiva studenții din primul an.
EN: The German teacher frequently uses the maxim 'aller anfang ist schwer' to motivate first-year students.
RO: Deși prima săptămână la noul loc de muncă a fost haotică, mi-am amintit că aller anfang ist schwer și am continuat.
EN: Although the first week at the new job was chaotic, I remembered that aller anfang ist schwer and pushed forward.
Idioms & Phrases
Principiul 'aller anfang ist schwer' / The 'aller anfang ist schwer' principle
RO: Viziune realistă asupra procesului de învățare care acceptă greșelile de început ca parte din progres.
EN: A realistic view on the learning process that accepts initial mistakes as part of progress.
Aforismul 'aller anfang ist schwer' / The 'aller anfang ist schwer' aphorism
RO: Formulă tradițională regăsită în literatura europeană ce subliniază inerția ce trebuie învinsă la debutul oricărei acțiuni.
EN: A traditional formula found in European literature highlighting the inertia that must be overcome at the onset of any action.
Zicala germană 'aller anfang' / The German saying 'aller anfang'
RO: Formă scurtă folosită uneori în conversații ca o aluzie directă și familiară la întregul proverb.
EN: A shortened form sometimes used in conversations as a direct and familiar allusion to the full proverb.
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