jump-start / startup support
die Starthilfe, die Starthilfen
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jump-start
Help with starting a vehicle whose battery is dead, usually using another vehicle's battery or a special device.
Wegen der leeren Batterie brauchte mein Auto Starthilfe.
Because the battery was dead, my car needed a jump-start.
startup support
Support given to someone or something at the beginning to help a venture get off to a successful start. This can include money, advice, or practical help.
Eine staatliche Starthilfe soll jungen Unternehmen den Einstieg erleichtern.
Government startup support is intended to help young companies get started.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Starthilfen |
| genitive | der Starthilfe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Starthilfe | die Starthilfen |
| accusative | die Starthilfe | die Starthilfen |
| dative | der Starthilfe | den Starthilfen |
| genitive | der Starthilfe | der Starthilfen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Starthilfe' (jump-start / startup support) is made up of 'Start' (start) and 'Hilfe' (help). The compound therefore refers to help that makes a start easier or possible in the first place.
Mit etwas Starthilfe konnte das Projekt schnell beginnen.
With a little startup support, the project was able to get underway quickly.
When talking about a vehicle, words such as 'Batterie' (battery), 'Motor' (engine), or 'Kabel' (cable) point to the technical meaning. Words such as 'Gründung' (founding), 'Unternehmen' (company), or 'Förderung' (funding or support) indicate support at the beginning of a venture.
Bei Frost sprang der Motor nicht an, bis uns ein Passant Starthilfe gab.
In the freezing weather, the engine wouldn't start until a passerby gave us a jump-start.
Das junge Unternehmen erhielt finanzielle Starthilfe.
The young company received financial startup support.
In its vehicle-related sense, 'Starthilfe' (jump-start) is often used with verbs such as 'geben' (to give), 'bekommen' (to get), and 'leisten' (to provide). 'Starthilfekabel' (jumper cables) and 'Starthilfegerät' (jump starter) are also common compounds.
Ein Nachbar gab meinem Auto Starthilfe.
A neighbor gave my car a jump-start.
Support at the beginning is often expressed through phrases such as 'finanzielle Starthilfe' (financial startup support), 'staatliche Starthilfe' (government startup support), and 'Starthilfe bei der Gründung' (support when starting a business). This can mean money, advice, or practical support.
Die Gründerin bekam finanzielle Starthilfe für ihr erstes Geschäft.
The founder received financial startup support for her first business.
