Begynnelsen
/bɛˈjʏnːelsən/noun
The beginning or origin of something.
Did you know?In Norse mythology, the concept of 'beginning' is tied to the creation of the cosmos from chaos, emphasizing a powerful transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Old Norse
Old Norse
begynnelse
“the act of starting or initiating something”
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
ga-bugjan
“to begin or commence, to be on the way”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʲenə-
“to produce, give birth, or create”
Middle English
Middle English
beginnen
“to start or commence an action, derived from Old Norse influences”
Modern English
Modern English
begin
“to initiate or start, evolving from earlier forms influenced by Scandinavian languages.”