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starten

start

Meaning of starten

begin operation

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German[ˈʃtaʁtən]
start
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starten belongs to the topic "In the Office". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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starten synonyms

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

🇩🇪German
starten

Colloquial: to get started or jump in, often with an energetic, informal feeling.

A1Often

Komm, wir legen jetzt los!

Давай, мы сейчас начнём!

🇩🇪German

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

A1Very Often

Wir fangen jetzt mit der Arbeit an.

Мы сейчас начинаем работу.

🇩🇪German

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

A1Very Often

Der Kurs beginnt um neun Uhr.

Курс начинается в девять часов.

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🇩🇪German
einschalten

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

A1Very Often

Bitte schalten Sie das Licht ein.

Пожалуйста, включите свет.

A
🇩🇪German
anstellen

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

A1Often

Ich stelle den Herd an.

Я включаю плиту.

A
🇩🇪German
aktivieren

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

A1Often

Sie müssen die Funktion aktivieren.

Вам нужно активировать эту функцию.

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How to pronounce starten and what this word means

starten translation: start. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce starten

[ˈʃtaʁtən]

starten translation

start

starten transcription

[ˈʃtaʁtən]

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starten meaning: what does it mean?

ein Gerät oder einen Prozess in Betrieb setzen; beginnen zu laufen

starten pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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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