noun
start
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Start is a masculine noun (der Start) meaning the beginning or a departure/start of an event. It commonly translates as 'start' or 'departure' (e.g. race start in sports). Plural is irregularly formed as 'Starts' (Germanized English plural), typical declension applies and is widely used.
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Beim Start des Fluges gab es Probleme, weil ein Motor ungewöhnliche Geräusche machte.
There were problems at the start of the flight because one engine made unusual noises.
Der Start des Rennens verzögert sich um einige Minuten.
The start of the race is delayed by a few minutes.
Der Start des Konzerts war pünktlich.
The start of the concert was on time.
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Imagine a big green button labeled START being pressed
sounds like English 'start'
Der = masculine: imagine a male racer yelling 'Der Start!' at the race
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Loanword from English; plural often 'Starts' in German. Can be used for beginnings of events, programs, races, etc.