starten
start
Etwas beginnen oder in Gang setzen, zum Beispiel eine Maschine einschalten oder mit einer Aktivität anfangen.
The German word "starten" is a verb that means "to start" or "to launch". It is borrowed from English and synonymous with initiating an action, beginning a process, or launching an event, vehicle, etc.
Words with similar meanings in German include:
- "beginnen" (to begin)
- "anfangen" (to start)
- "loslegen" (to kick off)
Differences between these words:
- "Beginnen" and "anfangen" are often interchangeable with "starten" in many contexts, particularly those related to initiating events or activities, but "beginnen" can sometimes sound slightly more formal.
- "Loslegen" carries a more informal and energetic connotation, implying an enthusiastic start.
"Starten" is often used in technical or specific contexts, such as launching engines, rockets, or beginning software applications.
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Examples
Ich starte den Motor des Autos.verb
I am starting the car's engine.
Sie starten heute mit ihrem neuen Projekt.verb
They start today with their new project.
Der Motor startet ohne Probleme.verb
The engine starts without problems.
Sie starten das Programm mit einem Klick.verb
They start the program with a click.
Der Kurs startet heute um zehn Uhr.verb
The course starts today at ten o'clock.
Das Spiel startet in wenigen Minuten.verb
The game starts in a few minutes.
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