Starten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Starten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to start", "to begin" or "to launch".

Essential properties of "starten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: starten
  • Simple past: startete
  • Participle: gestartet

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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 "starten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To begin or initiate an action or process"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir starten morgen früh unsere Reise.We are starting our journey early tomorrow.
  2. Das Projekt wird nächste Woche starten.The project will start next week.
  3. Der Film startet um 20 Uhr.The film starts at 8 PM.

2.) "To start an engine or vehicle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich konnte mein Auto nicht starten.I couldn't start my car.
  2. Bitte starten Sie den Motor.Please start the engine.
  3. Der Pilot startete die Triebwerke des Flugzeugs.The pilot started the aircraft's engines.

3.) "To take off or begin flight"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Flugzeug wird in 10 Minuten starten.The plane will take off in 10 minutes.
  2. Wir starten pünktlich um 14:00 Uhr.We take off punctually at 2:00 PM.
  3. Der Helikopter startete vom Dach des Gebäudes.The helicopter took off from the building's roof.

4.) "To launch a program or app"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte starten Sie das Programm neu.Please restart the program.
  2. Ich kann die App nicht starten.I cannot start the app.
  3. Der Computer startet automatisch nach dem Update.The computer starts automatically after the update.
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