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No. 8,460 in Russian

начнем

"Начнем" means "let's start" or "we will start."

In a sentence

  • Начнем новый проект с обсуждения идей.

    Let's start a new project by discussing ideas.

    Here, the word 'начнем' is used in the imperative form, suggesting initiation of an activity.

  • Начнем с основ, а потом перейдем к сложным темам.

    Let's start with the basics, and then move on to complicated topics.

    In this context, 'начнем' again serves as the imperative form, indicating the initiation of learning steps.

  • Начнем работать сразу после собрания.

    We'll start working immediately after the meeting.

    In this sentence, 'начнем' is signaling the planned commencement of work, contextualized as a direct statement for a future action.

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