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påbörja — meaning in English

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English meaning

begin verb To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
embark verb To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle at the start of a journey.
initiate verb To start something, especially a formal process.

Senses

påbörja is used for these senses in English:

begin (ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
embark (transitive) To cover or enclose with bark.
initiate (transitive) To begin; to start.

embark — full definition

verb To board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle at the start of a journey.
verb To begin a new project, venture, or course of action.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Swedish words

börja begynna inleda embarkera ombordstiga initiera sätta igång uppta