beginnend
Translation
beginning, starting, incipient
Examples
Der beginnende Tag war wunderschön.
The beginning day was beautiful.
Er ist ein beginnender Künstler.
He is a beginning artist.
Grammar Patterns
attributive: ((beginnende(r/s))) + Noun a beginning ... The beginning day was beautiful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anfangend, startend; Antonyms: endend, abschließend
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'beginnen' (to begin). The '-end' suffix corresponds to the English '-ing'.
Memory Tips
Remember it's used just like 'beginning' in English. A 'beginnender Regen' is a 'beginning rain'.