Let the game begin vs Let the game begins

The correct phrase is 'let the game begin.' In this case, 'begin' is the base form of the verb and should not be conjugated. 'Let the game begins' is incorrect because 'begins' is the third person singular form of the verb, which is not suitable in this context.

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Let the game begin

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to signal the start of a game or competition. 'Begin' is the base form of the verb and should not be conjugated in this context.

Examples:

Let the game begin!
I can't wait to let the game begin.
Let the game begin with a bang.
The referee will let the game begin shortly.
Let the game begin and may the best team win.

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Jun 11, 2010 ... Which is correct; Let the game begins or Let the game begin. And am I correct in thinking that this is future tense and not present?

Let the game begins

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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Jun 6, 2017 ... Can I say Let the game begins? See a translation · begin, not begins · yes, you can. · You can say "let the game begin" or "let the games begins." ...
Jun 11, 2010 ... Which is correct; Let the game begins or Let the game begin. And am I correct in thinking that this is future tense and not present?
1) Let the game begins. 2) Let the game begin. Thanks Emotion: smile. 21st June 2011.
*“Let the game begins!” is malformed, but “Let the game begin!” is acceptable. The choice is whether the word game(s) is singular or plural.
Jun 6, 2017 ... Can I say Let the game begins? See a translation.
Let the game begins! You can play paintball war with your team to spend time the fun way!

Alternatives:

Let the game begin
Let the game start
Let the game commence
Let the game kick off
Let the game get underway

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