Afrikaans Word of the Day
begin
/be-GIN/ • verb — 1st of May, 2026
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Meaning: to start; to commence
Examples
- Ons begin die vergadering om nege.
(We start the meeting at nine.) - Ek sal 'n nuwe projek begin volgende week.
(I will start a new project next week.) - Die film begin oor tien minute.
(The movie starts in ten minutes.)
Synonyms
- aanvang
- aftrap
Begin is the general verb for starting something. It can be used for actions, events, projects, or processes. You will often see it followed by a noun (begin met die taak) or an infinitive (begin om te lees / begin te lees) to indicate what is being started.
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