anfangen

German (Berlin)

/ˈanˌfaŋən/

verb-strong
Definitions
  • (intransitive) to begin; to commence
  • (intransitive) to start doing something
  • (intransitive) to begin something; to start something
  • (intransitive) to start a topic; to keep talking about something
  • (transitive) to begin something; to start something

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German anvahen (grab on) prefix from German fangen (catch).

Origin

German (Berlin)

fangen

Gloss

catch

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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