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very beginning
The very first start or beginning of a period of time or process. Often used in an elevated or poetic style.
Die Ausstellung dokumentiert die Geschichte der Menschheit von ihrem Anbeginn bis heute.
The exhibition documents the history of humanity from its very beginning to the present day.
from the beginning
A fixed expression meaning: from the start; from the very first moment.
Mir war von Anbeginn an klar, dass dieses Projekt schwierig werden würde.
It was clear to me from the beginning that this project would be difficult.
The word is made up of the prefix 'An-' and the noun 'Beginn' (beginning). The prefix 'An-' intensifies the meaning here and emphasizes that it refers to the very first moment.
Seit Anbeginn der Zeit fragen sich die Menschen, was der Sinn des Lebens ist.
Since the beginning of time, people have wondered what the meaning of life is.
'Anbeginn' (beginning) is a word used in an elevated style. You find it above all in literary, poetic, or ceremonial texts.
Das Buch beschreibt die Geschichte des Universums von seinem Anbeginn.
The book describes the history of the universe from its very beginning.
The expression 'von Anbeginn an' (from the beginning) is a fixed unit and means 'von Anfang an' (from the start). It is often used to emphasize that something has always been that way.
Er war von Anbeginn an in das Projekt involviert.
He was involved in the project from the beginning.
beginning
Anfang is the neutral term for the beginning of a period of time or process. Anbeginn emphasizes the very first origin and sounds elevated or poetic. In everyday situations, Anfang is usually more appropriate, while Anbeginn is used especially in formal or ceremonial language.
Seit Anbeginn unserer Zusammenarbeit verbindet uns tiefes Vertrauen.
From the very beginning of our collaboration, we have shared a deep sense of trust.
Am Anfang unserer Zusammenarbeit mussten wir viele Fragen klären.
At the beginning of our collaboration, we had to clarify many questions.
