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starten
/ˈʃtaʁtn̩/
to start
Der Motor startet nicht.
The engine won't start.
general
To begin or initiate an action, process, or journey.
Das Flugzeug startet um 10 Uhr.
The plane takes off at 10 o'clock.
Er startete ein neues Projekt.
He started a new project.
Commonly used for mechanical devices, journeys, and new endeavors.
technical
To take off (in the context of an aircraft).
Die Maschine startete pünktlich.
The aircraft took off on time.
In aviation, 'starten' specifically refers to the takeoff phase.
Collocations
den Motor startento start the engineein neues Leben startento start a new lifeeine Karriere startento launch a career
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Starten' is often used for mechanical processes and journeys, while 'beginnen' is more general.
Gold Rule
Aviation Context
In aviation, 'starten' specifically refers to takeoff, not just starting the engine.
Word Origin
Derived from the Middle High German 'starte,' meaning 'to start or begin.'
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'beginnen' is sometimes preferred over 'starten.' In technical contexts, 'starten' is more commonly used.
Word Breakdown
start
beginning or initiation
root-en
verb suffix
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