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begin

begin

Meaning of begin

English

to start happening

Deutsch

anfangen; in die Anfangsphase übergehen

begin

Pronunciation

British English
/bɪˈɡɪn/
American English
/bɪˈɡɪn/

begin with German translation

begin usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Class begins at eight o'clock.

Der Unterricht beginnt um acht Uhr.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Spring begins in March.

Der Frühling beginnt im März.

begin synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between begin, start, commence, kick off, set in, and open

🇬🇧English

same, more common in speech

A2very often

ENThe season starts in April.

C
🇬🇧English
commence

formal, used for ceremonies and official events

C1rare word

ENThe festival will commence on June 1st.

kick off
🇬🇧English

informal, about matches and events

B2often

ENThe concert will kick off at 8 pm.

S
🇬🇧English
set in

of weather or illness: begin and continue

B2often

ENWhen the cold sets in, the lakes freeze.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

of an event officially starting, like an exhibition

A2often

ENThe summer season opens on June 1st.

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begin belongs to the topic "Seasons →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Questions about this word

What does begin mean?

to start happening

How do you pronounce begin?

begin is pronounced /bɪˈɡɪn/.

How is begin used in a sentence?

Der Unterricht beginnt um acht Uhr. Translation: Class begins at eight o'clock.

Is begin part of Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, begin can be learned in the Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is begin part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, begin can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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