beginning
word · lemma: begin
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
bi-GI-ning
/bɪɡˈɪnɪŋ/
bi-GI-ning
Definition
The point or time when something starts. It can refer to the first part of an event, story, or period.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal settings. Often used with 'at the beginning of' to show the start of something. Not the same as 'start' (verb) or 'origin' (more about where something comes from). 'In the beginning' can mean 'at first', especially in stories.
Spanish: comienzo - principio - inicioPortuguese (BR): começo - inícioPortuguese (PT): começo - inícioChinese (Simplified): 开始 - 起初Chinese (Traditional): 開始 - 起初Hindi: शुरुआत - आरंभArabic: بداية - بدءBengali: শুরু - সূচনাRussian: началоJapanese: 始まり - 初めVietnamese: khởi đầu - bắt đầuKorean: 시작 - 처음Turkish: başlangıçUrdu: آغاز - شروعاتIndonesian: awal - permulaan
Example Sentences
This is the beginning of our class.
basic
I read the beginning of the book.
basic
The movie was boring at the beginning.
basic
At the beginning of the year, everyone sets new goals.
natural
It was hard in the beginning, but I got used to it.
natural
Let’s go back to the beginning and try again.
natural