NOUN
Anfang/ˈanˌfaŋ/beginning; start; origin
Anfang is a German noun that means beginning, start, or origin. It is pronounced /ˈanˌfaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Anfänge".
Definitions
1.the beginning or starting point of something(general)
a.the moment or place where something starts
Am Anfang war alles neu und spannend.—At the beginning everything was new and exciting.
2.the early phase or initial period(time)
a.the first part of a process or development
Sie wohnen seit Anfang des Jahres in Berlin.—They have been living in Berlin since the start of the year.
3.the source or origin of something(origin)
a.the place or point from which something originates
Der Anfang allen Übels ist die Gier.—The origin of all evil is greed.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Anfang | die Anfänge |
| Genitive | des Anfanges | der Anfänge |
| Dative | dem Anfang | den Anfängen |
| Accusative | den Anfang | die Anfänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Anfang" mean in English?
- "Anfang" means beginning, start, or origin. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Anfang"?
- "Anfang" is pronounced /ˈanˌfaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Anfang" der, die, or das?
- "Anfang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Anfang"?
- The plural of "Anfang" is "Anfänge".
- What part of speech is "Anfang"?
- "Anfang" is a noun in German.
