Paandar

start; start up; turn onverb

Alternative meanings

start; start up; turn on; start a machine; make something run

Pronunciation

pah-AHN-dahr

Root and affixes

From andar, a loanword used for a machine running or functioning. With pa- it forms paandar, to make something start or run.

Variants or conjugations

andar; muandar; gipaandar; ipaandar; sugod; ibton; ibot

Related words and expressions

machine; car; engine; start; electricity

Meaning and usage notes

Paandar is best for starting an engine, car, or machine. If arrancar means to pull out or uproot, use ibton or ibot. If it means to begin something in general, sugod may be more natural.