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başlamak — meaning in English

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English meaning

begin verb To start doing something, or for something to start happening.
commence verb To begin or start (formal).
pursue verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
start verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.

Senses

başlamak is used for these senses in English:

begin (ergative) To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
pursue (transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]

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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 Turkish words

açmak başlatmak kovalamak hedeflemek başlangıç start