los|legen
Translation
to get started, to kick off, to get cracking
Examples
Wir können sofort loslegen.
We can get started right away.
Leg einfach los und frag nicht so viel.
Just get started and don't ask so much.
Grammar Patterns
loslegen to get started When do we get started?
mit+3 loslegen to get started with ((sth.)) He got started with the work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anfangen, beginnen, starten
Etymology
A combination of the prefix 'los-' (start, off) and 'legen' (to lay, to put).
Memory Tips
'Los!' means 'Go!' and 'legen' means 'to lay'. Picture 'laying' your hands on a task to get started.