beginnen

to begin, to start

Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation

/bəˈɣɪ.nən/

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Cultural Note

'Beginnen' takes 'zijn' as its auxiliary because it indicates a change of state. 'Ergens aan beginnen' means to start something new. The Dutch tend to be punctual, so events 'beginnen' exactly when announced.

📝 Example Sentences

De film begint om acht uur.

The movie starts at eight o'clock.

Laten we beginnen!

Let's begin!

Het is begonnen te regenen.

It started to rain.

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