mit etwas beginnen
Ich möchte mit einem neuen Projekt beginnen.
I want to start a new project.
to initiate or commence an action, process, or activity.
Sie beginnt mit der Arbeit um acht Uhr.
She starts work at eight o'clock.
Er begann mit dem Studium der Germanistik.
He began studying German literature.
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often followed by a noun in the dative case (e.g., 'mit der Arbeit', 'mit einem Projekt').
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Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Do not confuse 'mit etwas beginnen' with 'etwas beginnen'. The former requires the preposition 'mit' and a dative noun, while the latter is a simple transitive verb.
Gold Rule
Dative Case
After 'mit', the noun must be in the dative case (e.g., 'mit der Arbeit', 'mit einem Freund').
Word Origin
The phrase combines the preposition 'mit' (with) and the verb 'beginnen' (to begin). 'Beginnen' derives from Old High German 'biginnan', related to Old English 'beginnan', both meaning 'to begin'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written German. It is interchangeable with 'anfangen mit' in most contexts, though 'beginnen mit' is slightly more formal.