German Conversation · Level 22
89 words
German word
Beginn
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈgɪn/
Meaning
- masculine nounbeginning
Example
Der Beginn des Kurses ist morgen.
The course begins tomorrow.
More examples
Am Beginn der Stunde stellte die Lehrerin die Materialien vor.
At the beginning of the lesson, the teacher introduced the materials.
Core concept
A starting line marks the first moment and opening stretch of a course, event, or process.
Common phrases
der Beginn des Kurses
the beginning of the course
am Beginn der Stunde
at the beginning of the lesson
zum Beginn
at the beginning
Similar words
Anfang: The opening part or point of an event or period.
Start: The signal marking the start of an activity or competition.
Definition in German
Der anfängliche Abschnitt oder der Zeitpunkt, an dem etwas seinen Lauf nimmt.
Word origin
Beginn is a noun formed from the verb beginnen, which continues Middle High German beginnen and Old High German biginnan.
Usage tips
- Beginn is masculine, and the common phrase zu Beginn des Kurses means 'at the beginning of the course.'