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 or commence something(action/process)
a.to take the first step of an action or process
Der Film beginnt um acht Uhr.—The movie begins at eight o'clock.
b.to start doing something
Sie beginnt ein neues Buch zu lesen.—She is starting to read a new book.
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.
