påbörjar

Påbörjar is a Swedish verb meaning "to begin," "to start," or "to commence." It is the present tense form of the verb "påbörja." This verb is commonly used in everyday Swedish to indicate the initiation of an action, event, or process. For example, "Jag påbörjar mitt arbete klockan åtta" translates to "I start my work at eight o'clock."

The verb "påbörja" is derived from the prefix "på-" which often indicates starting or initiating something, and the verb "börja" which also means "to begin." Together, they form a more emphatic or formal way of saying "to start." It can be used in various contexts, from personal activities to official procedures. Another example could be "De påbörjar bygget nästa vecka," meaning "They are commencing the construction next week."

The past tense of "påbörja" is "påbörjade," and the supine form is "påbörjat." The participle forms are "påbörjande" (present) and "påbörjad" (past). The verb is regular and follows standard conjugation patterns in Swedish. Understanding "påbörjar" is essential for comprehending simple and complex sentences in Swedish that deal with the concept of beginning.