losgehen
start · set off
Es bedeutet, dass etwas anfängt oder startet, zum Beispiel ein Ereignis oder eine Handlung.
The German word "losgehen" is a separable verb made of:
- los (loose, off, hence indicating the start or departure)
- gehen (to go)
Meaning:
"losgehen" means "to start", "to begin", or "to set off". It can refer to an event starting, someone starting to move, or something happening.
Similar words:
- beginnen (to begin)
- anfangen (to start)
- starten (to start)
Differences:
- "losgehen" often implies movement or something starting in a more immediate or physical sense (like a trip or an event).
- "beginnen" and "anfangen" are more general and formal for "to begin".
- "starten" is often used for machines, engines, or races.
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Examples
Die Party wird gleich losgehen.verb
The party is going to start shortly.
Bald geht das Konzert los.verb
The concert will start soon.
Wir gehen nach dem Essen los.verb
We set off after eating.
Wann geht der Kurs heute los?verb
When does the course start today?
Der Film ging erst spät los.verb
The film didn't start until late.
Nach dem Regen ging die Wanderung los.verb
After the rain, the hike started.
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