Translation of German word "Anfang" to English
derAnfang
/anfaŋ/
Meaning
NounThe act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.
How to use
The masculine noun Anfang ('beginning / start') declines regularly (genitive des Anfangs). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Anfänge (die Anfänge). It is derived from the verb anfangen (to begin). The expression von Anfang an means 'from the very beginning'. It is the antonym of Ende.
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Anfang
Example
Der Anfang war sehr schwierig, aber am Ende war es wert.
The beginning was very difficult, but in the end it was worth it.
Der Anfang der Geschichte ist sehr interessant.
The beginning of the story is very interesting.
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Common phrases
- von Anfang an— from the beginning / start (idiom)
- Anfang Oktober— beginning of October (time phrase)
- Aller Anfang ist schwer.— Every beginning is hard. (proverb)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Anfang"?▼
The German word "der Anfang" is defined as: "The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states."
What does the German word "der Anfang" mean?▼
The German word "der Anfang" means "Anfang" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Anfang ist der erste Teil einer Geschichte oder eines Prozesses." (which translates as "The beginning was very difficult, but in the end it was worth it.").
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