Start-up در مقابل Startup در مقابل Start up: تفاوت چیست؟
start up is to *do* the thing.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'start up' (two words) as a verb and 'startup' or 'start-up' (one word/hyphenated) as a noun.
- Use 'start up' for actions: 'I want to start up a company.'
- Use 'startup' (US) or 'start-up' (UK) for the business entity: 'She works at a startup.'
- Never hyphenate the verb form: 'He starts-up the car' is always incorrect.
مرور کلی
startup (یک کلمه چسبیده)، start-up (با خط تیره) و start up (دو کلمه جدا). اگرچه اینها در نگاه اول شبیه به هم به نظر میرسند، اما از نظر دستوری کاملاً متفاوت هستند و نمیتوان آنها را به جای یکدیگر به کار برد.startup و start-up به عنوان اسم یا صفت برای اشاره به یک «چیز» (یک شرکت نوپا) به کار میروند، در حالی که start up یک «فعل عبارتی» (Phrasal Verb) است که به «عملِ» شروع کردن اشاره دارد. شما از عمل (start up) استفاده میکنید تا آن چیز (a startup) را خلق کنید.conversion یا nominalization نام دارد. این ویژگی پویای زبان انگلیسی به آن اجازه میدهد تا به شکلی کارآمد کلمات جدید بسازد. استفاده از خط تیره در start-up معمولاً مرحلهای میانی در تکامل کلمات است.startup) در میآید. اگرچه start-up همچنان از نظر دستوری صحیح است، اما امروزه در اکثر راهنماهای سبک نگارش معتبر، شکل یککلمهای یعنی startup ترجیح داده میشود.Start up به عنوان فعل عبارتی (Phrasal Verb)start up یک فعل عبارتی است که از یک فعل اصلی (start) و یک حرف اضافه یا قید (up) تشکیل شده است. این ترکیب به معنای «به کار انداختن» یا «شروع کردن» است.- زمان حال:
She starts up her car every morning. - زمان گذشته:
They started up their own company in 2020.
it یا them)، حتماً باید بین فعل و up قرار بگیرد: Could you start it up? (و نه start up it).Startup / Start-up به عنوان اسم (Noun)The startup received funding.Startup / Start-up به عنوان صفت (Adjective)startup culture (فرهنگِ استارتاپی). در اینجا startup توصیفکننده نوع فرهنگ است.start up | فعل عبارتی | فعل + فاصله + قید | I want to start up a new business. |start-up | اسم / صفت | فعل + خط تیره + قید | The start-up is very successful. |startup | اسم / صفت | کلمه واحد | This is a famous startup. |to work out | a workout |to break down | a breakdown |to log in | a login |startup یا start-up زمانی استفاده کنید که میخواهید درباره «موجودیت» یا «ماهیت» یک شرکت صحبت کنید. مثلاً در محیطهای کاری یا اخبار اقتصادی. امروزه استفاده از startup بدون خط تیره در اکثر محیطهای حرفهای توصیه میشود.start up زمانی استفاده کنید که میخواهید «عملی» را توصیف کنید. مثلاً «روشن کردن کامپیوتر» یا «شروع کردن یک گفتگو». توجه داشته باشید که start up نسبت به فعل ساده start، حسِ «شروع از نقطه صفر» یا «به کار انداختن یک سیستم» را بیشتر منتقل میکند.start up a new project یعنی دارید یک پروژه را از پایه بنا میکنید.- 1استفاده از اسم به جای فعل: بسیاری از زبانآموزان فارسیزبان میگویند
I want to startup a business. این اشتباه است چونstartupاسم است. باید بگوییدI want to start up a business. - 2استفاده از فعل به جای اسم: برخی میگویند
She works for a start up. این هم غلط است چونstart upفعل است. باید بگوییدShe works for a startup. - 3خطا در ساختار مفعولی: فارسیزبانان به دلیل ساختار فاعل-مفعول-فعل (SOV)، گاهی در جایگذاری ضمیر در افعال عبارتی دچار مشکل میشوند. به یاد داشته باشید که در
start it up، ضمیر حتماً باید وسط بیاید.
start | فعل ساده، عمومی | The meeting will start at 9. |start up | فعل عبارتی، فنی/شروعِ فعالیت | The engine will start up now. |startup | اسم، شرکت نوپا | My startup is growing. |- 1آیا میتوانم همیشه از
start-upاستفاده کنم؟ بله، از نظر گرامری غلط نیست، اما کمی قدیمی به نظر میرسد.startupمدرنتر است. - 2آیا
startupهمیشه به معنای شرکت است؟ در اکثر مواقع بله، اما گاهی به معنای «فرآیند راهاندازی» (Startup process) هم به کار میرود. - 3چرا در فارسی ما این پیچیدگی را نداریم؟ چون زبان انگلیسی از طریق ترکیب کلمات (Compounding) کلمات جدید میسازد، اما در فارسی ما معمولاً از کلمات مستقل یا ترکیبات اضافی استفاده میکنیم.
Conjugating the Phrasal Verb 'Start up'
| Tense | Subject | Verb Form | Example |
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Present Simple
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I / You / We / They
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start up
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They start up the engine.
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Present Simple
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He / She / It
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starts up
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She starts up the app.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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started up
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We started up the business.
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Present Participle
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All subjects
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starting up
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They are starting up now.
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Past Participle
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All subjects
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started up
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The car has started up.
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Meanings
The distinction between the action of beginning something (phrasal verb) and the entity or process itself (noun/adjective).
The Business Entity
A newly established business, especially one that is small and innovative.
“The startup raised $2 million in funding.”
“Working for a startup is risky but rewarding.”
The Phrasal Verb (Action)
To begin operating, or to set something in motion.
“Can you start up the lawnmower?”
“They are planning to start up a new branch in Tokyo.”
The Adjective
Relating to the beginning of a business or project.
“We are facing high startup costs this year.”
“The startup phase is the most difficult part.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
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Verb (Action)
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start + up (two words)
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I need to start up my PC.
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Noun (Thing) - US
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startup (one word)
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The startup is hiring.
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Noun (Thing) - UK
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start-up (hyphenated)
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A new tech start-up.
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Adjective
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startup + noun
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High startup costs.
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Plural Noun
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startups / start-ups
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Two startups merged.
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Negative Verb
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do not start up
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Don't start up the car.
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طیف رسمیت
The founders intend to establish a new enterprise. (Business creation)
They are going to start up a new company. (Business creation)
They're starting up a new biz. (Business creation)
They're launching a new hustle. (Business creation)
Verb vs. Noun Visual
Which one should I use?
Is it an action?
Is it a company?
مثالها بر اساس سطح
I start up the car.
I start up the car.
It is a new startup.
It is a new startup.
We start up the game.
We start up the game.
The startup is small.
The startup is small.
He started up his computer at 9 AM.
He started up his computer at 9 AM.
Do you like working for a startup?
Do you like working for a startup?
They want to start up a small cafe.
They want to start up a small cafe.
Many startups fail in the first year.
Many startups fail in the first year.
The company is a successful tech startup based in Berlin.
The company is a successful tech startup based in Berlin.
It takes a few minutes for the system to start up properly.
It takes a few minutes for the system to start up properly.
We need to calculate our total startup costs before we launch.
We need to calculate our total startup costs before we launch.
She decided to start up her own consultancy firm last month.
She decided to start up her own consultancy firm last month.
The venture capitalist is looking for high-growth startups to invest in.
The venture capitalist is looking for high-growth startups to invest in.
Whenever the economy improves, people are more likely to start up new ventures.
Whenever the economy improves, people are more likely to start up new ventures.
The startup's valuation tripled after the second round of funding.
The startup's valuation tripled after the second round of funding.
You should check which programs start up automatically when you turn on your PC.
You should check which programs start up automatically when you turn on your PC.
The inherent volatility of the startup ecosystem deters many conservative investors.
The inherent volatility of the startup ecosystem deters many conservative investors.
The government has introduced several initiatives to encourage entrepreneurs to start up in rural areas.
The government has introduced several initiatives to encourage entrepreneurs to start up in rural areas.
The linguistic shift from 'start-up' to 'startup' reflects a broader trend in English toward closed compounds.
The linguistic shift from 'start-up' to 'startup' reflects a broader trend in English toward closed compounds.
The machine will start up once the safety protocols have been fully verified.
The machine will start up once the safety protocols have been fully verified.
The startup's meteoric rise was followed by a precipitous decline, a common narrative in the dot-com era.
The startup's meteoric rise was followed by a precipitous decline, a common narrative in the dot-com era.
To start up a nuclear reactor requires a meticulous adherence to stringent regulatory frameworks.
To start up a nuclear reactor requires a meticulous adherence to stringent regulatory frameworks.
The distinction between a lifestyle business and a scalable startup is often lost on novice entrepreneurs.
The distinction between a lifestyle business and a scalable startup is often lost on novice entrepreneurs.
The software's inability to start up in legacy environments proved to be its Achilles' heel.
The software's inability to start up in legacy environments proved to be its Achilles' heel.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners often use the noun 'setup' when they mean the action 'set up'.
Similar to startup, 'login' is the noun/adjective and 'log in' is the verb.
اشتباهات رایج
I want to startup a car.
I want to start up a car.
He works at a start up.
He works at a startup.
We are starting-up the project.
We are starting up the project.
The start up costs were high.
The startup costs were high.
الگوهای جملهسازی
I want to start up a ___.
The ___ startup is looking for ___.
Real World Usage
I've always wanted to work for a fast-growing startup.
My computer won't start up after the update.
Our startup is disrupting the logistics industry.
Just launched my new project! #startup #entrepreneur
The vintage car takes a while to start up.
The latest fintech startup has reached unicorn status.
The 'It' Test
Hyphenated Verbs
Consistency is King
The Social Media Rule
Smart Tips
Always check if you have an article (a/the) before the word. If you do, it's a noun and should be 'startup'.
If you are using it after 'to', it's a verb. Use two words.
Use the closed form 'startup' for hashtags to reach the widest audience.
If your audience is global or tech-focused, 'startup' is the safer, more modern choice.
تلفظ
Noun Stress
In the noun 'startup', the stress is on the first syllable.
Verb Stress
In the phrasal verb 'start up', the stress is often equal or slightly higher on 'up'.
Compound Noun Falling
It's a STARTup. (Falling tone on 'up')
Identifies the word as a single noun.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
A 'start up' has a space because it needs room to move (action). A 'startup' is joined because it's a solid company (noun).
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a key turning in a car ignition with a gap between the key and the car (start up). Then imagine a building with a 'STARTUP' sign bolted firmly to the front (startup).
Rhyme
If it's an action you want to do, keep the space between the two. If it's a company you want to name, join the words and win the game.
Story
An entrepreneur decided to start up (action) a new venture. She worked day and night until her startup (noun) became the most famous startup (noun) in the city. Every morning, she would start up (action) her computer to check the stocks.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write three sentences: one using 'start up' as a verb for a machine, one using 'startup' as a noun for a company, and one using 'startup' as an adjective.
نکات فرهنگی
In the US tech world, 'startup' is almost exclusively one word. Using a hyphen can make you look 'old-fashioned' or out of touch with modern tech culture.
The BBC and The Guardian often still use 'start-up' with a hyphen, following traditional British style guides.
The term 'startup' has been adopted into many languages (like French, German, and Japanese) as a loanword, usually in the closed 'startup' form.
The phrasal verb 'start up' dates back to the 16th century, meaning to rise up suddenly.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Have you ever thought about starting up your own business?
What is the most successful startup in your country?
How long does it take for your computer to start up?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
I am planning to ___ a new non-profit organization.
The ___ failed because it ran out of money.
Find and fix the mistake:
Wait for the machine to startup before you use it.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
startup / a / she / works / at / tech / .
You should use a hyphen when 'start up' is a verb.
A: Why is the car making that noise? B: I don't know, it only happens when I ___.
startup, start up, startups, started up
Score: /8
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesI am planning to ___ a new non-profit organization.
The ___ failed because it ran out of money.
Find and fix the mistake:
Wait for the machine to startup before you use it.
Match the following:
startup / a / she / works / at / tech / .
You should use a hyphen when 'start up' is a verb.
A: Why is the car making that noise? B: I don't know, it only happens when I ___.
startup, start up, startups, started up
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesBefore we can bake the cake, we need to ___ the oven.
Working for a ___ can be exciting, but also unstable.
Choose the correct sentence:
What time does the movie startup?
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Translate into English: 'Let's start the car and go.'
Match the forms with their function:
The government offers grants to help people ___ new businesses.
That company has a great start up plan for the next five years.
Choose the correct sentence:
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Translate into English: 'He works for a new technology company.'
Score: /12
سوالات متداول (8)
No, it is not wrong. It is the preferred spelling in British English and many formal style guides. However, 'startup' (one word) is more common in American English and the tech industry.
Technically, no. While people sometimes do this in very informal speech, in correct grammar, you should use 'start up' (two words) for the action.
The plural is 'startups' (or 'start-ups' if you use the hyphenated version).
In this case, 'startup' is used as an adjective to describe the disk. Adjectives follow the same rule as nouns: they are joined into one word.
'Start up' often implies a more complex process, like starting a machine or a business, whereas 'start' is more general.
Usually, no. 'Startup' is already a compound noun acting as an adjective. Adding a hyphen ('start-up company') is a stylistic choice, common in the UK.
No. The third-person singular verb is 'starts up' (no hyphen).
It began appearing as one word in the 1970s and 80s with the rise of the computer industry, as tech terminology often favors shorter, closed compounds.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Emprender / Empresa emergente
Spanish doesn't use the 'space vs. no space' rule for these terms.
Démarrer / Jeune pousse
French nouns are often hyphenated (start-up) more consistently than in US English.
Gründen / Neugründung
German always capitalizes the noun 'Startup'.
スタートアップ (Sutātoappu)
Japanese doesn't have a direct equivalent to the phrasal verb 'start up' using the same word; they use 'kidō suru' or 'hajimeru'.
شركة ناشئة (Sharika nashi'a)
The structure is completely different (Noun + Adjective).
创业公司 (Chuàngyè gōngsī)
The verb form is 'Kāishǐ' or 'Qi-dòng', which do not share the same characters as the noun.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
ویدیوهای مرتبط
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