starten/ˈʃtaʁtn̩/to start; to launch; to take off
starten is a German verb that means to start, to launch, or to take off. It is pronounced /ˈʃtaʁtn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "startete" and the past participle is "gestartet".
Definitions
1.to begin, to set in motion(beginning an activity, process, or event)
a.to commence something, make something begin
Wir starten die Sitzung um neun Uhr.—We start the meeting at nine o'clock.
2.to switch on or activate a device, vehicle, or machine(machines, vehicles, technical devices)
a.to turn on or fire up (engine, computer, etc.)
Er startet das Auto per Knopfdruck.—He starts the car with the push of a button.
3.to take off (plane); to enter a race/competition(aviation, sports)
a.to lift off (aircraft)
Das Flugzeug startet in fünf Minuten.—The airplane takes off in five minutes.
b.to enter or begin a competition/race
Sie starten im Marathon.—They are competing in the marathon.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | starten |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | starte |
| Present (du) | startest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | startet |
| Preterite (ich) | startete |
| Participle II | gestartet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | startete |
| Imperative (singular) | starte |
| Imperative (plural) | startet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "starten" mean in English?
- "starten" means to start, to launch, or to take off. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "starten"?
- "starten" is pronounced /ˈʃtaʁtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "starten"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "starten" is "gestartet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "starten"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "starten" becomes "startete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "starten"?
- "starten" is a verb in German.
