This is the 519th most frequent Finnish word.
lähtee
"Lähtee" means "leaves" or "is leaving" in English.
In this sentence, 'lähtee' means 'will leave,' indicating the beginning of movement towards a specific destination.
Hän lähtee kohta töihin.
He/She will leave for work soon.
Here, 'lähtee' is used metaphorically to mean 'starts,' referring to the car becoming operational.
Auto lähtee käyntiin talon edestä.
The car starts in front of the house.
The verb "lähtee" here is used to mean "leaves" or "departs." This form is the third-person singular (hän) present tense of the verb "lähteä," which translates to "to leave."