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Beginn
/bəˈɡɪn/
start, beginning
Der Beginn des Films war spannend.
The beginning of the film was exciting.
neutral
The point in time when something starts; the start.
Zum Beginn der Stunde kam er zu spät.
He arrived late for the start of the class.
Used for events, periods, or processes.
neutral
The initial phase or stage of a process.
Am Beginn seiner Karriere war er unsicher.
At the beginning of his career, he was unsure.
Often used with 'am' (at the) or 'vom' (of the).
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Pro Tip
Preposition Choice
Use 'am Beginn' (at the beginning) for a specific point in time, and 'vom Beginn' (from the beginning) to indicate duration starting from that point.
Gold Rule
Gender Rule
Always use the masculine article 'der' with Beginn: der Beginn, des Beginns, dem Beginn.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'beginnen', related to the verb 'beginnen'. Cognate with English 'begin'.
Usage Notes
'Beginn' is a masculine noun (der Beginn). It is slightly more formal than 'Anfang'. Use 'Anfang' for general starts and 'Beginn' often for events or formal processes.
Word Breakdown
Beginn
start
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