angelaufen
start · premiere
The German word "angelaufen" is the past participle of the verb "anlaufen," which translates to "to run against," "to start," or "to begin" in the context of a machine or mechanism (e.g., "the engine has started"). It can also mean "to be corroded" or "to become tarnished" when referring to metal.
Similar words include "starten" (to start), "beginnen" (to begin), or "laufen" (to run).
The key difference between "angelaufen" and the similar terms is that "anlaufen" often implies a process of becoming active or operational, specifically, while some of the other words may lack this context or nuance.
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Examples
Der Film ist gerade angelaufen.adjective
The movie has just started.
Gestern ist ein neues Theaterstück angelaufen.adjective
Yesterday a new play premiered.
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