걸음마를 떼요 · 뗐어요 · 뗄 거예요; often 이제 막 걸음마를 뗀 + noun
to take one's first steps; to be just getting started (at something)
Example
우리 회사의 인공지능 사업은 이제 막 걸음마를 뗐어요.
Our company's AI business has only just taken its first steps.
Word parts
걸음마 = a baby's first steps, built from 걸음 'step' (from 걷다 'to walk').
Good to know
Used literally for babies and figuratively for new projects, industries or skills still in their infancy.