Am Anfang
Example: Am Anfang des Kurses lernen wir die Grundlagen.
Definition
"Am Anfang" is a German expression meaning at the beginning or at the start of something. It is commonly used to indicate the initial phase or point in time of an event, process, or period, such as in the phrase "Am Anfang des Kurses lernen wir die Grundlagen" (At the beginning of the course, we learn the basics).
Etymology
The phrase "am Anfang" comes from the German language, where "an" means at or on, and "Anfang" means beginning or start. "Anfang" itself derives from Old High German "anphang," combining "an" (on) and "phang" (catching or grasping), metaphorically referring to the point where something is caught or taken up. Did you know? The phrase is very common in German and highlights the importance of the starting point in any context.
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