verb
starten
indulni
Etwas beginnen oder in Gang setzen, zum Beispiel eine Maschine einschalten oder mit einer Aktivität anfangen.
The German word "starten" is a verb meaning "to start" or "to launch". It is borrowed from English, adapted into German usage. The root word here is "Start", meaning the beginning or the act of starting.
Similar words in German:
- beginnen (to begin)
- anfangen (to start)
- losgehen (to set off, to start moving)
Difference:
- starten is often used for machines, engines, events, or processes (e.g., a car starting, a rocket launch).
- beginnen and anfangen are more general for starting actions or processes, especially in abstract or everyday contexts.
- losgehen usually implies starting a movement or an event informally.
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Examples
Der Motor startet ohne Probleme.verb
A motor gond nélkül indul.
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