sākties

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/ˈsaːk.tiɛs/
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To come into being or reach the point from which something extends.
Practice using sākties in conversation until it feels natural

Similar words

iesākties
aizsākties
uzsākties
rasties
iestāties
stiepties
sniegties

Meanings

Coming into being

verb
events
neutral
To begin happening or existing, whether as an event, process, condition, season, or period of life.

Examples

  • Konference sāksies pulksten deviņos.
    The conference will begin at nine.
  • Pēc lietus sākās stiprs vējš.
    A strong wind began after the rain.
  • Biļešu pārdošana jau ir sākusies.
    Ticket sales have already started.
  • Kad sākas pavasaris, dienas kļūst garākas.
    When spring begins, the days grow longer.
  • Viss sākās ar īsu sarunu.
    It all started with a short conversation.

Similar words

iesākties
aizsākties
uzsākties
rasties
iestāties

Having a starting point

verb
space
neutral
To have a first point in space, text, or a measured range such as prices.

Examples

  • Aiz tilta sākas vecpilsēta.
    The old town begins beyond the bridge.
  • Biļešu cenas sākas no desmit eiro.
    Ticket prices start at ten euros.
  • Mežs sākas turpat aiz mūsu mājas.
    The forest begins just behind our house.
  • Nākamā nodaļa sākas ar karti.
    The next chapter begins with a map.
  • Ceļa bīstamākais posms sākas pēc līkuma.
    The most dangerous stretch of road starts after the bend.

Similar words

iesākties
stiepties
sniegties

Etymology

Formed from sākt, ‘to begin or start’, with the Latvian reflexive infinitive ending -ties.

FAQ

What does sākties mean?

Sākties means to begin or to have a starting point.

What is the difference between sākt and sākties?

Sākt takes someone or something that starts an action, while sākties describes the event or thing beginning itself.

What are the present and past forms of sākties?

The common third-person forms are sākas in the present and sākās in the past.

Can sākties describe a place?

Yes. A sentence such as Aiz tilta sākas vecpilsēta says that the old town begins beyond the bridge.

How do you say that prices start at an amount with sākties?

Use sākties no followed by the amount, as in Cenas sākas no desmit eiro.

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