verb
to start
B1
Starten means 'to start' (begin, launch, or to take off). It’s a regular weak verb (Partizip: gestartet), non‑reflexive and non‑separable. Uses both auxiliaries: with haben for transitive uses (Wir haben das Programm gestartet), with sein for intransitive motion or vehicle take‑offs (Das Flugzeug ist gestartet).
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Das Rennen startete pünktlich, obwohl das Wetter schlechter wurde.
The race started on time, although the weather worsened.
Ich starte den Motor.
I start the engine.
Wir starten das Programm jetzt.
We're starting the program now.
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Picture pressing a 'Start' button and a machine coming to life
sounds like English 'start' + 'en' ending
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Weak regular verb. In perfect tenses it uses 'haben' (haben gestartet). Can be used for starting machines, programs, events, or journeys.