komin藞t蕛are

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Translation

to begin, to start

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin cominitiare, from com- and initiare ('to begin'), from initium ('beginning').

Origin
Latin
Root
cominitiare
English cognates
initiate, initial

Grammar

Verb type-are regular, perfect with avere (transitive) or essere (intransitive)

Examples

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The film starts at eight.

' ' .

We started learning Italian last year.

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I'll start tomorrow, I'm too tired today.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 3: Words 821-830.