der Anbeginn
Translation
beginning, dawn, outset
Examples
Von Anbeginn an war es klar.
It was clear from the very beginning.
Seit Anbeginn der Zeit existiert das Universum.
The universe has existed since the dawn of time.
Grammar Patterns
from the very beginning Von Anbeginn an war die Mission geheim.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anfang, Beginn, Ursprung
Etymology
From 'an-' (an emphatic prefix) + 'Beginn' (beginning). It's a more formal or poetic version of 'Beginn'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'THE beginning'. The 'An-' prefix adds emphasis. Often used in the fixed phrase 'von Anbeginn an' (from the very beginning).