The verb 'beginnen' in German

Meaning, conjugation, pronunciation and examples of the verb "beginnen" (to begin)

The meaning of "beginnen"

The verb "beginnen" means:

to start, to begin

Wann beginnen Kinder zu sprechen?
When do children start to speak?

Structure: "BEGINNEN" + accusative (what is begun)

Ich beginne den Tag mit einem Kaffee
I start the day with a coffee

Pronunciation: [bəˈɡɪnən]

Differences between "beginnen" and "anfangen"

Both verbs mean "to begin/start" but "anfangen" is used more often, especially in informal conversations.

Grammar of "beginnen"

"beginnen" is a Irregular verb.

Conjugation of 'beginnen'

Present simple (Präsens Indikativ)

Perfect (Perfekt)

Simple past (Präteritum)

Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II)

Participle (Partizip)

Imperative (Imperativ)