VERB
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 something; to start(beginning an action or process)
a.to initiate a process or event
Der Film startet um 20 Uhr.—The movie starts at 8 p.m.
2.to activate or set in motion (a machine, engine, vehicle, etc.)(machines, vehicles)
a.to start a machine, vehicle or program
Das Auto startet nicht.—The car does not start.
3.(of an aircraft, rocket, etc.) to take off, to launch(aviation, space)
a.to leave the ground or launch into the air/space
Das Flugzeug startet in zehn Minuten.—The plane takes off in ten minutes.
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.
