This is the 338th most frequent Estonian word.
algas
"Algas" in English means "began" or "started."
In this sentence, 'algas' is used as the third-person singular past tense form of 'alutama', emphasizing the beginning of an event (the class).
Tund algas täpselt kell üheksa.
The class started precisely at nine o'clock.
Here, 'algas' expresses the start of a period or season, demonstrating its use to describe the onset of occurrences.
Sügisene vihmaperiood algas ootamatult.
The autumn rainy season began unexpectedly.
In this sentence, 'algas' describes the initiation of an activity or action (playing music), showing its flexibility in denoting the beginning of various phenomena.