Telugu · Common Verbs

మొదలుపెట్టడం

modalupettadam

To begin

Beginnerverb

Definition

To start doing something.

Example

ఎనిమిదికి పని మొదలుపెడతాను.

I start work at eight.

Etymology

'మొదలుపెట్టడం' (modalupettadam) comes from 'మొదలు', meaning 'begin', and 'పెట్టడం', meaning 'to place'. This word signifies the initiation of an action or event.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal registers, 'మొదలుపెట్టడం' is applicable in various contexts, from starting projects to beginning discussions. Regional variations are minimal.

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