No. 239 in Finnish
aloittaa
To begin or to start.
In a sentence
Minä aloitan uuden projektin ensi viikolla.
I am starting a new project next week.
Here, 'aloittaa' is used to indicate beginning or initiating a task, project, or activity.
Voimmeko aloittaa keskustelun talousasioista?
Can we begin the discussion about financial matters?
In this sentence, 'aloittaa' is utilized to express beginning a discourse or event, in this case, a discussion.
Lapsi haluaa aloittaa lukuharjoittelun koulussa.
The child wants to start reading practice at school.
Here, 'aloittaa' indicates commencing or taking up a new learning activity or practice.
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