Alkaa

Alkaa is a Finnish verb meaning "to begin" or "to start." It is used to indicate the initiation of actions, events, or processes and is a common element in everyday Finnish speech and writing.

Grammatical notes: alkaa appears in its infinitive form as "alkaa" and, as a finite form, as the third-person singular present tense (for example, Hän alkaa). It is commonly followed by another verb in the infinitive to express starting an activity, as in "Hän alkaa opiskella suomea" (He/She begins to study Finnish). The simple past form is "alkoi" (began), and the perfect aspect uses "on alkanut" (has begun). The word is etymologically linked to the noun "alku," meaning "beginning," and gives rise to related forms in various compound constructions.

Etymology and related forms: The verb is connected to the root meaning related to beginnings, as reflected in "alku" (beginning) and in its use across many phrases that describe the start of actions or events. In everyday use, alkaa functions as a base verb for expressing initiation and is a common, foundational element of Finnish grammar.