angefangen
Translation
started, begun
Examples
Der Kurs hat schon angefangen.
The course has already started.
Ich habe ein neues Buch angefangen.
I have started a new book.
Grammar Patterns
hat/ist ((sth.)) angefangen has/is started (sth.) The lesson has started.
hat/ist ((mit+3)) angefangen has/is started (with sth.) I have started with the work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begonnen; Antonyms: beendet, aufgehört
Etymology
From prefix an- (on, at) + fangen (to catch). Literally 'to catch on to something', hence 'to start'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'catching on' to a task to get it started. The prefix 'an-' often indicates the start of an action.