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began

/bɪˈɡæn/

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verb

Начал, начинать

To start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

Examples :

"I began playing the piano at the age of five. Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation."

Я начал играть на пианино в возрасте пяти лет. Теперь, когда все здесь, нам следует начать презентацию.

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verb

Начал, начинал

To be in the first stage of some situation

Examples :

"The school year began on Monday with a special assembly. "

Учебный год начался в понедельник со специальной линейки.

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verb

Начался, начался

To come into existence.

Examples :

"The new school year began yesterday. "

Новый учебный год начался вчера.

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