başlamak
verb
Pronunciation: /bahsh-lah-MAK/
English Meaning
to start, to begin
“başlamak” in Example Sentences
Film saat sekizde başlıyor.
The movie starts at eight o'clock.
Yeni işime pazartesi başlıyorum.
I'm starting my new job on Monday.
Yağmur yağmaya başladı.
It started to rain.
Key Forms
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| başlıyorum | I am starting |
| başladım | I started |
Grammar & Usage
Takes the dative case when starting an action (e.g., çalışmay-a başlamak = to start studying).
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'baş' (head/start) + '-la' (verbal suffix).
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