Beginning - translation, pronunciation and examples
beginning
the point where something starts
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Начало фильма было очень тихим.
В начале я чувствовал себя нервно.
beginning usage examples
Начало фильма было очень тихим.
The beginning of the film was very quiet.
В начале я чувствовал себя нервно.
At the beginning, I felt nervous.
Similar words
the general neutral word for the first point of something
more common in everyday speech; can mean the moment something starts or the act of starting
formal or written word for the very first stage of something
used especially for events that begin suddenly, often something negative or medical
literally the first light of day; figuratively the start of a new period
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What's the difference between beginning / start / outset / onset / dawn / inception
the general neutral word for the first point of something
The beginning of the lesson was quiet.
Начало урока было тихим.
more common in everyday speech; can mean the moment something starts or the act of starting
We made a fresh start in January.
В январе мы начали с чистого листа.
formal or written word for the very first stage of something
We agreed on the rules at the outset.
Мы согласовали правила в самом начале.
used especially for events that begin suddenly, often something negative or medical
The onset of winter brought heavy snow.
С наступлением зимы пошёл сильный снег.
literally the first light of day; figuratively the start of a new period
The dawn of a new era had begun.
Наступил рассвет новой эпохи.
formal word for the beginning of something, especially an organization, plan, or idea
The company has grown a lot since its inception.
Компания сильно выросла с момента своего основания.
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beginning translation: начало. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce beginning
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
beginning translation
начало
beginning examples
The beginning of the film was very quiet.
beginning transcription
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/, /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
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beginning meaning: what does it mean?
the point where something starts
beginning pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
beginning is pronounced as /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
beginning definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The beginning of the film was very quiet. Translation: Начало фильма было очень тихим.
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