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

Infinitiveanfangen
Present (ich)fange an
Present (du)fängst an
Present (er/sie/es)fängt an
Preterite (ich)fing an
Participle IIangefangen
Konjunktiv II (ich)finge an
Imperative (singular)fang an
Imperative (plural)fangt an
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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