Började

Började is a Swedish word that translates to "started" or "began" in English. It is the past tense form of the verb "att börja," meaning "to start" or "to begin." The word is commonly used in everyday Swedish to indicate the commencement of an action, event, or period.

For example, one might say "Filmen började klockan sju," which means "The movie started at seven o'clock." Similarly, "Han började studera svenska förra året" translates to "He started studying Swedish last year." The word can also refer to the beginning of something abstract, such as "Arbetet började kännas tungt," meaning "The work started to feel heavy."

The conjugation of "att börja" is regular in Swedish. The present tense is "börjar," the past tense is "började," and the supine form (used in perfect tenses) is "har börjat." The infinitive is "att börja." Understanding "började" is essential for comprehending past events and narratives in the Swedish language. Its versatility allows it to be applied in a wide range of contexts, making it a fundamental verb for basic communication.