This is the 118th most frequent Macedonian word.
починати
"Починати" in English means "to pass away" or "to die."
In this sentence, "почина" is used to express the event of someone's death in a formal and respectful way.
Мојот чичко почина пред две години.
My uncle passed away two years ago.
Here, "починете" implies taking a rest or a break, illustrating a different nuance of the word.
Кога ќе почне состанокот, ве молам да починете некое време и да одморите.
When the meeting starts, please pause for a moment and rest.
In this context, "починете" conveys the idea of resting or relaxing generally.