Loslegen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Loslegen" is used as verb with the meaning of "get started", "kick off" or "get going".

Essential properties of "loslegen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: loslegen
Simple past: legte los
Participle: losgelegt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "loslegen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To start with energy/enthusiasm"

Definition: "To start something with energy or enthusiasm."
Translation(s): get started, kick off, get going, dive in
Synonym(s): anfangen, starten, beginnen
Antonym(s): aufhören, stoppen, beenden
Related word(s): losgehen, losmachen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er kann es kaum erwarten, mit dem Projekt loszulegen.He can hardly wait to get started with the project.
Lass uns endlich mit der Arbeit loslegen!Let's finally get started with the work!
Sie hat beschlossen, mit dem Training loszulegen.She decided to start with the training.

2.) "To speak/act impulsively"

Definition: "To speak or act impulsively or without preparation."
Translation(s): blurt out, go off, launch into, speak without thinking
Synonym(s): heraussprudeln, herausplatzen
Antonym(s): nachdenken, zögern
Related word(s): losreden, losbrüllen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat einfach drauflos losgelegt, ohne nachzudenken.He just went off without thinking.
Sie legte los und erzählte die ganze Geschichte.She launched into telling the whole story.
Er legte los, bevor jemand ihn stoppen konnte.He went off before anyone could stop him.

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