anfangen

A2 Verb Separable

English Translation

to begin, to start

anfangen — German verb meaning to begin, to start (A2)
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What does „anfangen" mean in English?

„anfangen" is a German verb meaning "to begin, to start" in English. CEFR Level A2 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Prefix

Separable

Example Sentences

1

Hier fängt die Bahnhofstraße an.

Bahnhofstraße starts here.

2

Der Unterricht fängt gleich an.

The lesson is about to start.

3

Würden Sie bitte anfangen?

Would you please start?

4

Ich fange im Herbst meine Ausbildung an.

I'm starting my training in the autumn.

CEFR Level

A2

Elementary — frequently used expressions and routine tasks.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut A2 vocabulary list.

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