er begann

he began

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he began “Begann” is the past tense of “beginnen” (to begin).
GE: Er begann seine Arbeit früh am Morgen.
EN: He began his work early in the morning.

Er begann damit, das Leben unseres Propheten zu studieren.

He began by studying the life of our Prophet.

Er begann, sich schlecht zu fühlen.

He began to feel bad.

Er begann sich stark für den Islam zu interessieren.

He became very interested in Islam.

Er begann zu schreien.

He started screaming.

Er begann Spanisch im Radio zu lernen.

He began learning Spanish on the radio.

Er begann zu beten.

He began to pray.

Er begann, seine Taschen zu leeren.

He began to empty his pockets.

Er begann ein neues Leben.

He began a new life.

Er begann zu rennen.

He started to run.

Er begann, zu Mittag zu essen.

He started to eat lunch.

Er begann Drogen zu nehmen.

He started taking drugs.

— Gangs of Wasseypur - Teil 1 (2012)

Er begann sich zu fürchten.

He began to feel afraid.

Er begann zu trinken, nachdem ihn seine Frau verlassen hatte.

He started drinking after his wife left him.