Starten
Example: We starten de vergadering om tien uur.
Definition
"Starten" is a verb meaning to begin or initiate an activity or event. It is used to indicate the point in time when something commences, as in 'We starten de vergadering om tien uur,' which means 'We start the meeting at ten o'clock.'
Etymology
The Dutch verb "starten" comes from the English word 'start,' which itself originates from the Middle English 'starten,' meaning to leap or move suddenly. Did you know? The English 'start' has roots in old Germanic languages, reflecting the action of sudden movement, which fits nicely with the idea of beginning something.
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"Starten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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