Per començar
Example: Per començar la classe, el professor va saludar tothom.
Definition
"Per començar" is a Catalan phrase used to introduce the beginning of an action, event, or speech. It means 'to start' or 'to begin' and is commonly used to indicate the initial step or moment, as in 'Per començar la classe' meaning 'To start the class.'
Translations
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To begin with -
Para empezar -
Om te beginnen -
Pour commencer -
Zunächst
Etymology
The phrase "Per començar" comes from Catalan, where "per" means 'for' or 'to,' and "començar" means 'to begin' or 'to start.' The verb "començar" is derived from the Latin "cominitiare," which means to initiate or commence. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English 'commence,' reflecting their common Latin heritage.
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