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began

/bɪˈɡæn/

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verb

Anfangen, beginnen

To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

Examples :

"I began playing the piano at the age of five. Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation."

Ich begann im Alter von fünf Jahren Klavier zu spielen. Nun, da alle da sind, sollten wir mit der Präsentation beginnen.

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verb

Begann, anfing

To be in the first stage of some situation

Examples :

"The school year began on Monday with a special assembly. "

Das Schuljahr begann am Montag mit einer besonderen Versammlung.

situation time past

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verb

Entstand, begann

To come into existence.

Examples :

"The new school year began yesterday. "

Das neue Schuljahr begann gestern.

time action history being