V1
V2 - Past Simple
V3 - Past Participle
begin
[bɪ'gɪn]
began
[bɪ'gæn]
begun
[bɪ'gʌn]
to begin
Example sentences using "begin, began, begun"
- I begin my day with a cup of coffee.
- Yesterday, she began a new book.
- He has begun training for the marathon.
Features of Using the Verb "begin"
The verb "begin" is used to describe the start of an action, event, or process. It has three different forms: begin, began, and begun.
- "Begin" is the base form, used in the present tense. Example: I begin my work at 9 AM.
- "Began" is the past simple form, used for actions that happened in the past. Example: She began her project last week.
- "Begun" is the past participle form, used with auxiliary verbs like "has" or "had." Example: They have begun their journey.
Usage examples:
- Starting an action: He begins his workout every morning. / They begin studying at 8 PM.
- Talking about the past: The meeting began five minutes ago. / She began writing her novel last year.
- Using present perfect: We have begun learning a new language. / The show has begun.
- Common expressions: Let’s begin! / A new day begins.