Alustada

Alustada is an Estonian verb meaning to begin or to start. It is used to indicate the initiation of actions, processes, events, or projects. The verb is transitive and commonly appears with direct objects, for example, alustan uut projekti or alusta tööd. It can also be used with time expressions to mark when something begins, such as me alustame homme.

Grammar notes: The present tense forms are ma alustan, sa alustad, ta alustab, me alustame, te alustate, nad alustavad. The simple past forms are ma alustasin, sa alustasid, ta alustas, me alustasime, te alustasite, nad alustasid. The perfect tense is formed with olema and the past participle alustanud, as in olen alustanud, oled alustanud, on alustanud, oleme alustanud, olete alustanud, on alustanud. The imperative mood is alusta (singular) and alustage (plural or polite).

Usage and context: Alustada is common in education, business, and everyday speech when describing the initiation of tasks or projects. It often appears with phrases such as “alustada tööd” (to start work) or “alustada uut projekti” (to begin a new project). The verb can be used with time expressions to indicate planned starts, for example, “me alustame homme.”

Etymology and related terms: Alustada is the standard infinitive formed with the -ma suffix. The imperative forms are alusta and alustage. Related concepts include algama (to begin), algatus (initiative), and alustamine (the act of starting). This entry provides a concise overview of the core Estonian verb used to express beginning or starting something, with standard forms and typical constructions.