No. 795 in Thai
start
The Thai word for "start" is "เริ่มต้น" (rœ̂m-ton), meaning "to begin or initiate something."
In a sentence
ฉันเริ่มเรียนภาษาใหม่เมื่อเดือนที่แล้ว
I started learning a new language last month.
In this sentence, 'เริ่ม' (start) is used to indicate the beginning of an action, specifically focusing on the act of starting to learn something new.
เครื่องจะเริ่มทำงานเมื่อกดปุ่ม
The machine will start working when the button is pressed.
Here, 'เริ่ม' is applied to describe the activation of a device or machinery, marking the initiation of its operation.
พวกเขาจะเริ่มการประชุมในอีกสิบห้านาที
They will start the meeting in fifteen minutes.
In this context, 'เริ่ม' is used to denote the commencement of an event or gathering, pinpointing the scheduled start time.
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