No. 1,797 in Catalan
comenci
"Comenci" means "begin" or "start" (subjunctive or imperative form of "començar").
In a sentence
Espero que el concert comenci aviat.
I hope the concert starts soon.
The word 'comenci' is used here in the subjunctive mood to express a desire or wish.
És important que el projecte comenci segons el pla.
It is important that the project starts according to the plan.
In this sentence, 'comenci' is in the subjunctive mood to highlight a necessity or importance.
Quan comenci la reunió, guarda silenci.
When the meeting starts, remain silent.
Here, 'comenci' is in the subjunctive mood indicating a future event in the subordinate clause introduced by 'quan' (when).
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