beginnen
Inseparable Strong Verb Level A1 ⭐ #20 Most CommonEnglish translation: to begin / to start
Präsens
Starting actions.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| ich | beginne | |
| du | beginnst | |
| er / sie / es | beginnt | |
| wir | beginnen | |
| ihr | beginnt | |
| sie / Sie | beginnen |
- Der Unterricht beginnt um 9 Uhr. — Ders saat 9'da başlar.
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Frequently Asked Questions: BEGINNEN
Is "beginnen" a regular or irregular verb in German? ▾
"beginnen" is classified as a Inseparable Strong Verb verb in German. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "i - a - o (beginnt, begann, begonnen)". Untrennbares Verb; Stammformen: beginnen, begann, hat begonnen. Prefix 'be-' is strictly INSEPARABLE. Takes NO 'ge-' in Partizip II ('begonnen').
What does "beginnen" mean in English? ▾
In English, "beginnen" translates primarily to "to begin / to start". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "beginnen"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Der Film hat gebegonnen." instead of "Der Film hat begonnen.". Why? Inseparable prefix 'be-' forbids the 'ge-' prefix in participle.
What are common idioms or expressions with "beginnen"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Von vorn beginnen" which means "To start from scratch" (e.g. "Wir müssen von vorn beginnen.").
How can I practice and memorize "beginnen" conjugations? ▾
Use Verbpedia's built-in interactive flashcards, pronounce each form using native Web Speech audio, and complete the instant mini-quiz below. You can also print a distraction-free A4 cheat sheet using the Print button above.
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can / to be able to
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to give / there is (es gibt)
to speak / talk
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to take
to write
to run / to walk / to function
to bring / to take to
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may / to be allowed to / to have permission
to find / to consider / to think of
to want / to intend
to come / to arrive / to originate from
to stand / to be situated / to suit
to let / to allow / to leave behind
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