Verb

att börja

to begin

Beginner

Meaning

att börja is a Swedish verb that means “to begin”.

Example sentences

  • Dagen börjar nu.

    The day begins now.

  • Filmen började klockan åtta.

    The movie started at eight o'clock.

  • Nu kan vi börja.

    Now we can begin.

Pronunciation tips

  • ö is a rounded vowel, like the u in English “fur”.

Word forms

  • börja
  • började
  • börjar
  • börjat

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