This is the 3061st most frequent Turkish word.
başlamak
"Başlamak" means "to start" or "to begin."
In this sentence, 'başlamak' is used to indicate the commencement of an action, specifically beginning to read or engage with a book.
Yeni bir kitaba başladım.
I started a new book.
Here, 'başlamak' is used to describe the initiation of an event or scheduled activity, in this case, a course.
Kurs bu hafta başlayacak.
The course will start this week.
In this sentence, 'başlamak' indicates starting a task or duty, referring specifically to engaging in work.