begonnen
begin
Etwas hat schon angefangen und ist nicht mehr am Anfang.
The German word "begonnen" is the past participle form of the verb "beginnen," which means "to begin" or "to start." The root "beginnen" comes from Old High German "beginnan," which carries the same meaning. "Begonnen" is typically used in contexts that indicate the initiation of an action, event, or process.
Similar words in German include "starten" (to start), "einleiten" (to initiate), and "anfangen" (to begin).
While "beginnen," "anfangen," and "starten" can often be used interchangeably, "anfangen" is slightly more informal, while "starten" is commonly used in contexts relating to events, activities, or machinery. "Einleiten" typically implies a more formal initiation or introduction of a procedure or process.
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Examples
Das Spiel hat gerade begonnen.other
The game has just begun.
Unsere Veranstaltung hat vor fünf Minuten begonnen.other
Our event began five minutes ago.
Der Wettkampf hat bereits begonnen.other
The competition has already begun.
Der Wettkampf hat begonnen und alle sind bereit.other
The competition has begun and everyone is ready.
Die Arbeiten am Gebäude haben früher begonnen.other
The work on the building began earlier.
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