How to Say "Beginning" in Italian

inizio

/iˈnit.t͡sjo/

The English phrase 'beginning' is translated into Italian as inizio.

inizio is a noun used to refer to the initial portion of some extended thing.

Meaning: initial portion of some extended thing (noun)

Which one should you use?

While inizio is the noun meaning 'a beginning', it is related to the verb iniziare, which means 'to begin'.

The plural form of inizio is inizi. The noun is also related to the verb iniziare, whose third-person singular present form is inizia.

{ 'ipa': '/iˈnit.tsjo/', 'syllables': 3, 'stressed_syllable': '2 of 3' }

In Italian music and opera, the 'beginning' of a piece is often referred to as l'attacco, which literally means 'the attack'.
When Italians talk about the 'beginning of the world', they almost always use principio instead of inizio due to the influence of biblical translations.
While inizio refers to the start of a process, the word principio is often used for more abstract or philosophical 'beginnings', such as the 'beginning of the world'.

Era l'inizio di tutto.
That was the beginning of everything.
This sentence shows how to use inizio to describe the start of everything.
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Questo è solo l'inizio.
This is only the beginning.
This sentence uses inizio to emphasize that something is just starting.
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Tutto ha un inizio e una fine.
Everything has a beginning and an end.
This sentence uses inizio to express the concept that everything has a start and an end.
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L'inizio della lezione è alle 9:00.
The beginning of the lesson is at 9:00.
Il cominciamento dell'anno scolastico è sempre un momento emozionante.
The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time.
L'avvio del progetto richiederà un'efficiente pianificazione.
The beginning of the project will require efficient planning.
L'inizio del film è stato molto interessante.
The beginning of the movie was very interesting.
La partenza del viaggio è sempre un momento emozionante.
The beginning of the journey is always an exciting time.
Quando inizia l'estate?
When does summer begin?
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Lorenzo and Martina are discussing the beginning of a movie.

Lorenzo

Ti è piaciuto l'inizio del film?
Did you like the beginning of the movie?
Martina

Sì, l'inizio era molto interessante.
Yes, the beginning was very interesting.
Lorenzo

Credi che la trama continuerà così?
Do you think the plot will continue like this?
Martina

Speriamo che sia meglio di questo inizio.
Let's hope it is better than this beginning.

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