starten
Translation
started, launched, initiated
Examples
Das Projekt ist gut gestartet.
The project has started well.
Er hat den Motor gestartet.
He has started the engine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to start sth. Er startet den Computer.
((with sth.)) to start with sth. Wir starten mit der Präsentation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begonnen (begun), angefangen (started); Antonyms: beendet (finished), gestoppt (stopped)
Etymology
From the English word "start". The prefix "ge-" is typical for past participles in German.
Memory Tips
This is a direct loanword from English, so the meaning is identical. Just remember the `ge-` for the past participle.