This is the 10153rd most frequent Turkish word.
başlamadan
"Başlamadan" means "before starting" in English.
Here, 'başlamadan' means 'before starting', indicating an action that is to be completed before another action takes place.
Derse başlamadan önce ödevlerini bitirmelisin.
Before starting the class, you should finish your homework.
In this sentence, 'başlamadan' conveys the necessity of preparation before an action begins, emphasizing a sequential order.
Konuşmaya başlamadan önce bir plan yapmalıyız.
We should make a plan before starting to speak.
'Başlamadan' in this context signals an action that is required to be carried out to prepare for the initiation of another activity.