WordзапетьMeaningto start singingPart of speechverbPronunciationCourseRussianLessonSudden starts of actions (за-)Usages of запетьВнезапно птица запела, и мы замолчали.Suddenly the bird started singing, and we fell silent.Если она запоёт, то я засмеюсь.If she starts singing, then I will burst into laughter.