anfangen

B1 Verb Separable

English Translation

to begin, to start

What does „anfangen" mean in English?

„anfangen" is a German verb meaning "to begin, to start" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Prefix

Separable

Present

fängt an

Past

fing an

Perfect

hat angefangen

Example Sentences

1

Wann fängst du mit der Arbeit an?

When do you start work?

2

Hier fängt die Bahnhofstraße an.

Bahnhofstraße starts here.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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Word Family

an — on an — at an — at Anfang — beginning Anfang — beginning Anfang — beginning anfangen — to begin anfangen — to begin

Related Words

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