Category: Common VerbsPart of speech: verbDifficulty: Common
Begynde
/Begynde/Roman
English meaning: To begin
Definition
To start doing something.
Example
“Filmen begynder klokken otte.”
In English: “The movie starts at eight.”
Another example: “Filmen begynder klokken otte.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A verb meaning to begin or start; neutral register, common in everyday and formal contexts. Often followed by 'at + infinitive' or 'på/med'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The Danish word 'begynde' is derived from the Old Norse 'byrja', which means 'to begin'. The term has evolved through Middle Danish, reflecting the linguistic transition from Norse influences to modern Danish.
Common Collocations
- begynde at
- begynde på noget
- begynde forfra
- begynde i skole
- lige begyndt
Word Forms
at begynde; nutid: begynder; datid: begyndte; tillægsform: begyndt
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