Der Start
Example: Der Start des Rennens verzögerte sich wegen des Regens.
Definition
"Der Start" refers to the beginning or commencement of an event, action, or process. It is commonly used to indicate the moment when something such as a race or project officially begins or is set into motion.
Etymology
The word "der Start" comes from the English word 'start,' which was adopted into German. It entered German vocabulary in the early 20th century, especially in contexts related to sports and technology. Did you know that the word traces back to Old English 'steart,' meaning 'tail,' but evolved to mean 'to set out' or 'begin'? This transition highlights how language can shift dramatically over time.
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"Der Start" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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