German word

Startplatz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaɐ̯tˌplats/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstarting line

Example

Der Läufer stand am Startplatz und wartete auf das Signal.

The runner stood at the starting line and waited for the signal.

Illustration for Startplatz (starting line)

More examples

Die Rakete startete pünktlich vom Startplatz.

The rocket launched on time from the launch pad.

Core concept

A marked place where a runner, aircraft, or other moving thing is ready to begin.

Common phrases

  • vom Startplatz starten

    set off from the starting line

  • einen Startplatz reservieren

    reserve a starting spot

  • einen freien Startplatz finden

    find an available starting spot

Similar words

Start: The signal or instant when an event or journey begins.
Startpunkt: A fixed point designated as the place of departure.
Startposition: The position held by a competitor before the start.
Startlinie: A marked line serving as the starting boundary in a race.

Definition in German

Der Startplatz ist ein bestimmter Ort, von dem ein Rennen, ein Flug oder ein anderer Startvorgang beginnt.

Word origin

Startplatz combines the borrowed German noun "Start" for a beginning or takeoff with "Platz" for a place.

Usage tips

  • "Startplatz" is masculine, with the plural "Startplätze"; "am Startplatz" is the contraction of "an dem Startplatz".

Other meanings

  • launch padnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Startsignalstart signalnoun
  • Startercompetitornoun
  • startbereitready to startadjective

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