starten
Translation
started, began, launched
Examples
Wir starteten früh am Morgen.
We started early in the morning.
Sie starteten eine neue Firma.
They started a new company.
Die Läufer starteten pünktlich.
The runners started on time.
Grammar Patterns
sth. starts The race starts soon.
to start ((sth.)) He starts the engine.
to start ((for/to a place)) We are starting for our vacation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anfangen, beginnen; Antonyms: beenden, aufhören
Etymology
A loanword from the English 'start'.
Memory Tips
It's nearly the same as the English word 'start', so it's simple to recall. Picture starting a car engine.