begin

bɪˈɡɪn
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Translation of begin into German

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Verb

1.

action

tr./intr.
start or initiate an action or event
tr./intr.
  • She will begin the meeting at 10 AM.Sie wird die Sitzung um 10 Uhr beginnen.
2.

initiation

intr.
come into existence or start to exist
intr.
  • The universe began billions of years ago.Das Universum entstand vor Milliarden von Jahren.
3.

communication

tr./intr.
start to say or speak
tr./intr.
  • He began his speech with a joke.Er begann seine Rede mit einem Witz.
4.

time

intr.
be in the first stage of a situation
intr.
  • The project begins with a planning phase.Das Projekt beginnt mit einer Planungsphase.
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Expressions with begin: examples in English and translations in German

lasst den Kampf beginnen
möge der Kampf beginnen
The teams are ready, let the battle begin.
beginnen zu dämmern
beginnen zu verstehen
It began to dawn on her that she was lost.
nicht bewältigen können
nicht anfangen können
She can't begin to handle all the work alone.
es kann losgehen
With the new project, let the games begin.
am Anfang beginnen
von vorne anfangen
When telling a story, always begin at the beginning.
lasst den Spaß beginnen
The party is about to start, let the fun begin!

Synonyms and analogies of begin in English

v.commenceinitiatestartMore synonyms

Examples of begin in a sentence

  • The ceremony will begin once all guests are seated.
  • The meeting will begin at noon.
  • She began her journey with excitement.
  • She began to explain the rules to everyone.
  • I began by introducing myself to the audience.
  • The festival begins at noon.

Translations of "begin" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
beginnenv.

The deadline was moved up, so let the battle begin, everyone.

Die Frist wurde vorverlegt, also möge der Kampf beginnen, Leute.

anfangenv.

Before we begin, please help yourselves to the refreshments.

Bevor wir anfangen, bedient euch bitte an den Erfrischungen.

startenv.

The pace pulls gamers deeper into competition as the tournament finals begin tonight.

Wenn die Turnierfinals heute starten, zieht das Tempo die Gamer tiefer in den Wettkampf.

aufnehmenv.

The office will harbour new recruits as they begin their training.

Das Büro wird die neuen Mitarbeiter während ihrer Einarbeitung aufnehmen.

einleitenv.

Nothing. I'm recommending we begin the process immediately.

Nichts. Ich empfehle, dass wir den Vorgang umgehend einleiten.

Noun
derBeginnnm.

I will seize this chance to travel before my studies begin.

Ich werde diese Gelegenheit nutzen, um vor Beginn meines Studiums zu reisen.

derAnfangnm.

We recommend to say it at the begin of a sentence.

Wir empfehlen, es am Anfang eines Satzes zu sagen.

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begin: Examples and translations in context

We'll begin the presentation as soon as everyone arrives.

Wir beginnen mit der Präsentation, sowie alle eingetroffen sind.

Once a quorum was declared, the session could finally begin.

Sobald ein Quorum erklärt wurde, konnte die Sitzung endlich beginnen.

I'm curious how soon the rain will begin this afternoon.

Ich bin neugierig, wann es heute Nachmittag zu regnen beginnt.

Revolutions often begin when citizens feel ruled by leaders hungry for power.

Revolutionen beginnen oft, wenn Bürger sich von machtgierigen Anführern regiert fühlen.

His adventure would begin when he decided to strike out on his own.

Sein Abenteuer begann, als er beschloss, auf eigene Faust loszuziehen.

I bought a starter kit to help me begin my new gardening hobby.

Ich kaufte ein Startpaket, um mit meinem neuen Garten-Hobby zu beginnen.

Before I begin my speech, please lend me your ears for a moment.

Bevor ich mit meiner Rede beginne, leiht mir bitte einen Moment euer Ohr.

The twins started arguing over toys; let the battle begin again.

Die Zwillinge streiten wieder um Spielzeug; möge der Kampf erneut beginnen.

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