begann
Meaning and Usage
"Begann" is the past tense form of the verb "beginnen," which means "to begin" in English. It is used to indicate the starting point of an action or event in the past.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "begann" is derived from the infinitive form "beginnen" and is conjugated for the third person singular (er/sie/es) in the simple past tense. It follows the regular conjugation pattern for weak verbs in German.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "begann" corresponds to the English "began," both being the past tense forms of the respective verbs.
Cultural Context
The concept of beginnings and starting points is important in many cultures, and the verb "beginnen" and its past tense form "begann" are commonly used in various contexts in German-speaking cultures.
Example Sentences
- Sie begann ihr Studium im letzten Jahr. (She began her studies last year.)
- Das Konzert begann pünktlich um 20 Uhr. (The concert started at 8 p.m. sharp.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "begann," think of the English word "began" and associate it with the concept of starting or initiating an action.
Additional Vocabulary
- Infinitive form: beginnen (to begin)
- Synonym: anfangen (to start)
- Antonym: beenden (to finish)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich begann (I began)
- du begannst (you began)
- er/sie/es begann (he/she/it began)
- wir begannen (we began)
- ihr begannt (you began)
- sie/Sie begannen (they/you began)