This is the 4217th most frequent Dutch word.
begint
"Begint" means "begins" or "starts."
The word 'begint' is used as the main verb in present tense, indicating the commencement of an action (the day starting with sunshine).
De dag begint met zonneschijn.
The day begins with sunshine.
Here, 'begint' again functions as the root verb in present tense, demonstrating the beginning of someone's specific action (starting work).
Hij begint zijn werk vroeg in de ochtend.
He starts his work early in the morning.
In this sentence, 'begint' is part of a construction with 'te' followed by an infinitive verb (regenen), showing the start of an ongoing process (rain starting).