No. 698 in Czech
startu
The Czech word "startu" means "of the start" or "of the launch" in English, as the genitive singular form of "start."
In a sentence
Čekáme na startu závodu.
We are waiting at the start of the race.
In this sentence, 'startu' is used to denote the starting point or position of a race or event, serving as the noun form in the genitive singular case.
Před startem zkontrolujte vybavení.
Before the start, check the equipment.
Here, the term 'startu' implicitly relates to the beginning moment or initial phase of an activity, particularly a race or process.
Od startu jsem byl v čele.
From the start, I was in the lead.
In this usage, 'startu' refers to the point of initiation or the very beginning of the described sequence or occurrence.
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