von Anfang an
Translation
from the beginning, from the start, right from the start
Examples
Ich habe es von Anfang an gewusst.
I knew it from the very beginning.
Das Projekt war von Anfang an klar.
The project was clear from the start.
Grammar Patterns
modifies a verb/clause: to do sth. from the very beginning Das Projekt war von Anfang an klar.
Similar Words
von Beginn an (from the start), anfangs (initially)
Etymology
Composed of 'von' (from), 'Anfang' (beginning), and 'an' (on/at). Literally means 'from beginning on'.
Memory Tips
Think of a timeline. The event is marked 'von' (from) the 'Anfang' (start) 'an' (onwards). It covers the entire period from the start.