English–German

“start up” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanˌlaʊ̯fn̩/

Example

Der Motor läuft an.

The engine starts up.

Illustration for anlaufen (start up)

How to say “start up” in German

“Start up” in German is anlaufen.

A stopped machine shifts into motion and enters its active running phase.

Full entry for anlaufen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anlaufen

Zum Jahresbeginn wird die Anlage anlaufen.

At the beginning of the year, the plant will start up.

Tips for using anlaufen

  • As a separable verb, anlaufen becomes läuft ... an in a finite main clause, as in Der Motor läuft an.

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