시작이 반이다

sijagi banida

Word for word

“Starting is half of it.”

What it means

The hardest part is beginning; once you start, you're halfway there.

When you'd say it

Pushing yourself or a friend past procrastination.

Closest English saying

Well begun is half done.

Example

운동복 입었으면 됐어. 시작이 반이야.You put your gym clothes on — that's half the workout.