Begin - translation, pronunciation and examples
begin
start
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When to use begin
начинать работу
начинать путешествие
начинать урок
начинать день
начинать встречу
begin usage examples
Школьные каникулы обычно начинаются в июле и длятся несколько недель.
School holidays begin in July and last several weeks.
Весенний концерт начнётся в семь часов.
The spring concert will begin at seven o’clock.
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The neutral, general verb for something starting; fits seasons, events and actions.
Very close to 'begin', more informal and widely used with concrete actions and events.
A phrasal verb meaning to start and then persist (commonly used for weather or conditions).
A formal synonym for 'begin', used in official or ceremonial contexts.
Informal; 'to begin' especially for events, matches or casual gatherings.
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What's the difference between begin / start / set in / commence / kick off / initiate
The neutral, general verb for something starting; fits seasons, events and actions.
Winter begins in December.
Зима начинается в декабре.
Very close to 'begin', more informal and widely used with concrete actions and events.
The season starts in April.
Сезон начинается в апреле.
A phrasal verb meaning to start and then persist (commonly used for weather or conditions).
When the cold sets in, the lakes freeze.
Когда холод устанавливается, озёра замерзают.
A formal synonym for 'begin', used in official or ceremonial contexts.
The festival will commence on June 1st.
Фестиваль начнётся 1 июня.
Informal; 'to begin' especially for events, matches or casual gatherings.
The concert will kick off at 8 pm.
Концерт начнётся в 20:00.
Usually transitive: 'to cause something to begin'—emphasizes the agent who starts a process.
The council initiated a new conservation program.
Совет инициировал новую программу по охране природы.
Typically transitive: 'to start something public or large—like a product or campaign'; less used for natural seasons.
They launched the new tourist season with a parade.
Они открыли новый туристический сезон парадом.
To have a source or starting point; emphasizes origin rather than the moment something begins.
The tradition originated in the 18th century.
Традиция возникла в XVIII веке.
Means 'to come up' or 'to emerge'—used for issues, opportunities, or situations rather than scheduled starts.
If any problems arise, call us.
Если возникнут какие-либо проблемы, позвоните нам.
Can mean 'to begin' in contexts like ceremonies or seasons ('the season opens on...'); often implies an official or public start.
The summer season opens on June 1st.
Летний сезон открывается 1 июня.
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How to pronounce begin and what this word means
begin translation: начинаться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce begin
/tə bɪˈɡɪn/
begin translation
начинаться
begin examples
School holidays begin in July and last several weeks.
begin transcription
/tə bɪˈɡɪn/, /tə bɪˈɡɪn/
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begin meaning: what does it mean?
start
begin pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
begin is pronounced as /tə bɪˈɡɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
begin definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
School holidays begin in July and last several weeks. Translation: Школьные каникулы обычно начинаются в июле и длятся несколько недель.
Is begin part of Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, begin (начинаться) can be learned in the Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is begin part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, begin (начинаться) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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