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starten

start

Meaning of starten

Deutsch

ein Gerät oder einen Vorgang in Gang bringen

English

begin operation

start

Pronunciation

German
[ˈʃtaʁtən]

starten with English translation

starten usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich starte die Waschmaschine immer abends.

I always start the washing machine in the evening.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Computer startet jetzt automatisch.

The computer is starting automatically now.

starten synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between starten, anfangen, beginnen, einschalten, anstellen, and aktivieren

🇩🇪German

General verb meaning to begin an action, process, or activity.

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🇩🇪German

Also means to begin, but sounds a bit more neutral and careful than anfangen.

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E
🇩🇪German
einschalten

Means to switch on a device, light, TV, etc.; not just begin, but activate power.

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A
🇩🇪German
anstellen

For devices it can mean to switch on or start; in everyday speech it can also mean to cause trouble.

A1often
A
🇩🇪German
aktivieren

More formal and technical: to activate, enable a function, or make something ready to use.

A1often

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starten belongs to the topic "Household Appliances →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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starten meaning: what does it mean?

begin operation

starten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

starten is pronounced as [ˈʃtaʁtən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

starten definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I always start the washing machine in the evening. Translation: Ich starte die Waschmaschine immer abends.

Is starten part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, starten (start) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is starten part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, starten (start) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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