Startfähig

Startfähig is a German adjective meaning able to be started or capable of starting. It describes a device, system, or component that has the prerequisites and condition needed to begin operation.

Etymology and scope: The word is built from the verb starten (to start) and the suffix -fähig (able, capable). It is commonly used in technical and industrial contexts and is closely related to terms such as funktionsfähig (functional) and betriebssbereit (ready for operation). The related noun form Startfähigkeit is sometimes used to denote the capability to start in broader discussions or in maintenance planning.

Typical usage: In engineering and maintenance, startfähig refers to a state in which starting a system is possible under defined conditions. Examples include a startfähige Batterie that can deliver sufficient current to the starter, a startfähiges Fahrzeug that can be started with the ignition, or a startfähiges IT system that can boot and reach the operational state. The term often appears in checklists, test protocols, and reliability assessments to indicate readiness for startup.

Biology and everyday language: In biology, startfähig is not standard for describing seeds or organisms; terms like keimfähig or lebensfähig are more common. In everyday speech, startbereit or ready-to-start are often clearer. When used outside technical contexts, Startfähigkeit should be clarified with the specific conditions required to start.

See also: funktionsfähig, startbereit, boot, starter, start-up.