Translation of German word "Anfang" to English
derAnfang
/anfaŋ/
Meaning
NounMasculine noun meaning 'beginning / start / outset'.
How to use
Anfang ('beginning / start') is a masculine noun: der Anfang (plural: die Anfänge). Idiom: Aller Anfang ist schwer — All beginnings are hard. Am Anfang — In the beginning.
🇬🇧 English
beginning / start
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
- am Anfang— in the beginning / at first
- von Anfang an— from the beginning
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The German word "der Anfang" is defined as: "Masculine noun meaning 'beginning / start / outset'."
What does the German word "der Anfang" mean?▼
The German word "der Anfang" means "beginning / start" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Anfang war sehr schwierig, aber am Ende war es wert." (which translates as "The beginning was very difficult, but in the end it was worth it.").
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