This is the 272nd most frequent Estonian word.
algab
"Algab" means "begins" or "starts" in English.
Here, 'algab' is used to mean that an event (the class) begins at a certain time.
Tund algab kell üheksa.
The class starts at nine o'clock.
In this sentence, 'algab' indicates the start of a specific season, showing its use to describe the beginning of a natural or chronological period.
Kevad algab märtsi lõpus.
Spring begins at the end of March.
Here, 'algab' denotes the initiating point of a social event, illustrating its versatility in describing the commencement of activities.