VERB
beginnen/bəˈɡɪnən/to begin; to start; to commence
beginnen is a German verb that means to begin, to start, or to commence. It is pronounced /bəˈɡɪnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "begann" and the past participle is "begonnen".
Definitions
1.to start something; to make something begin(activity or process)
a.to start an action, event, or period
Der Kurs beginnt morgen um neun Uhr.—The course starts tomorrow at nine o'clock.
2.to start doing something oneself; to set about an action(person)
a.to start performing an action
Ich beginne jetzt mit der Arbeit.—I'm starting work now.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | beginnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | beginne |
| Present (du) | beginnst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | beginnt |
| Preterite (ich) | begann |
| Participle II | begonnen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | begönne |
| Imperative (singular) | beginn |
| Imperative (plural) | beginnt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "beginnen" mean in English?
- "beginnen" means to begin, to start, or to commence. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "beginnen"?
- "beginnen" is pronounced /bəˈɡɪnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "beginnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "beginnen" is "begonnen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "beginnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "beginnen" becomes "begann" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "beginnen"?
- "beginnen" is a verb in German.
