Example: Ich habe von Anfang an das Projekt unterstützt.
Definition
"Von Anfang an" is a German phrase meaning from the very beginning or from the start. It indicates that something has been the case or has been done continuously from the initial moment onward, as in supporting a project from its inception.
Translations
from the beginning
desde el principio
vanaf het begin
des del principi
dès le début
Etymology
The phrase "von Anfang an" comes from the German words "von" meaning 'from,' "Anfang" meaning 'beginning,' and "an" meaning 'at' or 'on.' Together, they emphasize the starting point of an event or action. Did you know? The word "Anfang" itself derives from Middle High German, combining 'an' (on) and 'fangen' (to catch), hinting at the idea of catching or grasping the start of something.
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