#212 · VERB
начать
начать is a Russian verb. It’s the #212 most frequently used Russian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Forms you’ll actually hear
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Russian. The top 6 forms cover about 84% of everyday use — learn these first.
начать23%
начал17%
начнем15%
начали14%
начала10%
начну5%
Show 13 more forms
начнет4%
начнут3%
начнешь3%
начни2%
начало1%
начнете1%
начните<1%
начав<1%
начатое<1%
начата<1%
начато<1%
начат<1%
начавший<1%