Romanian · Common Verbs
a începe
To begin
Beginnerverb
Definition
To start doing something.
Example
Încep lucrul la ora opt.
I start work at eight.
Etymology
The verb 'a începe' originates from the Latin 'incipere', meaning 'to start' or 'to begin'. The term has been adapted in Romanian, where it shifted from its original Latin form while preserving its essential meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'A începe' is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, used in everyday speech as well as in written texts, such as academic or literary works.