General "beginning":
* ஆரம்பம் (aarambam): This is the most common word for "beginning" and is used in general contexts.
* தொடக்கம் (thadakkam): This word is also used for "beginning" but can also mean "start" or "commencement."
Specific contexts:
* முதல் (mudhal): This word means "first" but is used to denote the beginning of something, such as a book, a story, or a list.
* தொடக்கம் (thadakkam): This word is often used when referring to the beginning of a journey, an event, or a process.
The best translation will depend on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.