No. 272 in Estonian
algab
"Algab" means "begins" or "starts" in English.
In a sentence
Tund algab kell üheksa.
The class starts at nine o'clock.
Here, 'algab' is used to mean that an event (the class) begins at a certain time.
Kevad algab märtsi lõpus.
Spring begins at the end of March.
In this sentence, 'algab' indicates the start of a specific season, showing its use to describe the beginning of a natural or chronological period.
Pidu algab kohe pärast õhtusööki.
The party starts immediately after dinner.
Here, 'algab' denotes the initiating point of a social event, illustrating its versatility in describing the commencement of activities.
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