This is the 519th most frequent Finnish word.
lähtee
"Lähtee" means "leaves" or "is leaving" in English.
In this context, 'lähtee' indicates the initiation of an activity or process, similar to 'starts.'
Jos painat nappia, kone lähtee pyörimään.
If you press the button, the machine will start spinning.
In this sentence, 'lähtee' means 'will leave,' indicating the beginning of movement towards a specific destination.
Hän lähtee kohta töihin.
He/She will leave for work soon.
Here, 'lähtee' is used metaphorically to mean 'starts,' referring to the car becoming operational.