tòisich

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Scottish Gaelic

Etymology

From Old Irish tosaigid (begins).

Verb

tòisich (past thòisich, future tòisichidh, verbal noun tòiseachadh or tòisicheadh, past participle tòisichte)

  1. begin, originate, commence, inaugurate, lead off

Usage notes

  • Followed by air, ri, or a' + verbal noun:
    Thòisich e air brudhinn. / Thòisich e ri bruidhinn. / Thòisich e a' bruidhinn.He began to speak.
    Thòisich e air an obair aige.He began his work.
    Thòsich e air an geata a dhùnadh.He began closing the gate.
    Tha am facal "call" a' tòiseachadh ri C.The word "call" begins with a C.

Conjugation

Tense \ Voice Active Passive
Present a' tòiseachadh --
Past thòisich thòisicheadh
Future tòisichidh tòisichear
Conditional thòisicheadh thòisichteadh