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.
| Verb | 3 Person Sing. | Präteritum | Partizip II | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beginnen | beginnt | begann | begonnen | to begin |
Conjugation of 'beginnen'
Present simple (Präsens Indikativ)
| Conjugation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ich beginne | I begin |
| du beginnst | you begin |
| er beginnt | he begins |
| wir beginnen | we begin |
| ihr beginnt | you begin |
| sie beginnen | they begin |
Perfect (Perfekt)
| Conjugation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ich habe begonnen | I have begun |
| du hast begonnen | you have begun |
| er hat begonnen | he has begun |
| wir haben begonnen | we have begun |
| ihr habt begonnen | you have begun |
| sie haben begonnen | they have begun |
Simple past (Präteritum)
| Conjugation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ich begann | I began |
| du begannst | you began |
| er begann | he began |
| wir begannen | we began |
| ihr begannt | you began |
| sie begannen | they began |
Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II)
| Conjugation |
|---|
| ich begänne |
| du begännst |
| er begänne |
| wir begännen |
| ihr begännt |
| sie begännen |
Participle (Partizip)
| Partizip I | Partizip II |
|---|---|
| beginnend (beginning) | begonnen (begun) |
Imperative (Imperativ)
| Person | Conjugation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd person singular | beginn | begin |
| 2nd person plural | beginnt | begin |
| Polite form | beginnen Sie | begin |
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