der Beginn
Translation
beginning, start, onset
Examples
Der Beginn des Films war langweilig.
The beginning of the movie was boring.
Zu Beginn der Stunde haben wir gesungen.
At the beginning of the lesson, we sang.
Grammar Patterns
((at the beginning)) ((of sth.)) at the beginning of (sth.) Zu Beginn des Jahres war es kalt.
((the beginning)) ((of sth.)) the beginning of (sth.) Der Beginn der Reise war schön.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anfang, Start; Antonyms: Ende
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'beginnen' (to begin).
Memory Tips
Looks just like 'begin'. Use it like 'the beginning'.