VERB
anfangen/ˈanˌfaŋən/to begin; to start; to commence
anfangen is a German verb that means to begin, to start, or to commence. It is pronounced /ˈanˌfaŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fing an" and the past participle is "angefangen".
Definitions
1.to begin or start something(general action)
a.to commence an activity or process
Wir fangen jetzt mit dem Unterricht an.—We are starting the lesson now.
b.to make a beginning; to take the first step
Er hat früh angefangen, sich für Musik zu interessieren.—He began to take an interest in music early on.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | anfangen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fange an |
| Present (du) | fängst an |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fängt an |
| Preterite (ich) | fing an |
| Participle II | angefangen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | finge an |
| Imperative (singular) | fang an |
| Imperative (plural) | fangt an |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "anfangen" mean in English?
- "anfangen" means to begin, to start, or to commence. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "anfangen"?
- "anfangen" is pronounced /ˈanˌfaŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "anfangen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "anfangen" is "angefangen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "anfangen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "anfangen" becomes "fing an" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "anfangen"?
- "anfangen" is a verb in German.
