nástupiti

Nástupiti is a Slovenian verb that generally translates to "to begin," "to start," or "to commence." It is often used to indicate the beginning of an action, process, or event. The verb is derived from the prefix "ná-" meaning "on" or "upon," and the root "stopiti" which relates to stepping or entering.

The verb can be used in various contexts. For example, "nástupiti delo" means "to start work," and "nástupiti na dolžnost" translates to "to take up office" or "to assume duty." It can also refer to the beginning of a season, such as "pomlad nástupiti" meaning "spring begins." In a more figurative sense, "nástupiti zgodbo" could mean "to begin a story."

Nástupiti is an imperfective verb, meaning it describes an ongoing or repeated action. Its perfective counterpart is "nastopiti," which emphasizes the completion or singular occurrence of an action. The conjugation of nástupiti follows standard Slovenian verb patterns. For instance, in the present tense, it would be "jaz nástupim," "ti nástupiš," "on/ona/ono nástupi," "mi nástupimo," "vi nástupite," and "oni/one/ona nástupijo." Understanding the nuances of nástupiti is key to comprehending its usage in Slovenian discourse.