How is the word начал translated from Russian to English

Приступил к какому-либо действию в прошлом.

Started doing something at a past moment.

phrase
English translation
began to

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  • Она начала плакать. She began to cry.

  • Двигатель начал издавать странный звук. The engine began to make a strange noise.

  • На третий день люди начали расходиться. On the third day, people began to leave.

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FAQ about “начал”

How is “начал” translated from Russian?
“начал” translates into English as “began to”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “начал” mean?
Meaning of “начал”: Приступил к какому-либо действию в прошлом. In English — “began to”.
What part of speech is “начал”?
“начал” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “начал”?
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How can I memorize “начал”?
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