Dutch Word · Intermediate
starten
to start, begin
Pronunciation: /ˈstɑr.tə(n)/
Meaning
to start, begin
Example
Ik ben gestart met roken, toen ik vijftien jaar oud was.
I started smoking when I was fifteen years old.
Practice tips
- Practice starten out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.