This is the 239th most frequent Finnish word.
aloittaa
To begin or to start.
Here, 'aloittaa' is used to indicate beginning or initiating a task, project, or activity.
Minä aloitan uuden projektin ensi viikolla.
I am starting a new project next week.
In this sentence, 'aloittaa' is utilized to express beginning a discourse or event, in this case, a discussion.
Voimmeko aloittaa keskustelun talousasioista?
Can we begin the discussion about financial matters?
Here, 'aloittaa' indicates commencing or taking up a new learning activity or practice.