Anfangszeit
Die Anfangszeit des Projekts war sehr chaotisch.
The starting time of the project was very chaotic.
The time at which something begins or starts.
Die Anfangszeit der Veranstaltung ist um 18 Uhr.
The starting time of the event is at 6 PM.
In der Anfangszeit des Unternehmens gab es viele Herausforderungen.
In the early days of the company, there were many challenges.
Often used in contexts like schedules, events, projects, or historical periods.
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Pro Tip
Avoid literal translations
Do not translate 'Anfangszeit' as 'initial time' in most contexts—'starting time' or 'begin time' is more natural in English.
Gold Rule
Context matters
Use 'Anfangszeit' when referring to a specific scheduled start time (e.g., 'The starting time of the movie is 7 PM'). For abstract or historical beginnings, 'early days' or 'initial phase' may be more appropriate.
Word Origin
Compound of 'Anfang' (start, beginning) and 'Zeit' (time), following standard German noun compounding rules. 'Anfang' derives from Middle High German 'anvanc', related to Old High German 'anfang' (beginning), and 'Zeit' from Old High German 'zīt' (time).
Usage Notes
Common in formal and informal contexts, especially in scheduling, project management, or historical discussions. Often interchangeable with 'Startzeit' in many contexts.