Translation of Kazakh word "бастау" to English
бастау
/bɑstɑw/
Meaning
VerbTo begin, commence, initiate. To set in motion.
How to use
Core verb meaning to start or commence. When combined with another verb to express starting an action, the main action verb is nominalized with '-у/-ү' and put in the accusative case (e.g., оқуды бастау - to start reading).
🇬🇧 English
start
Example
Қазір бастаңыз.
Start now.
мен бастайын.
I will start.
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Common phrases
- жаңа жобаны бастау— to start a new project
- істі бастау— to start a business/task
- сөз бастау— to initiate a conversation / take the floor
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The Kazakh word "бастау" means "start" in English.
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