Springen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Springen" is used as verb with the meaning of "jump", "leap" or "bounce".
Essential properties of "springen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: springen
- Simple past: sprang
- Participle: gesprungen
irregularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "springen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To jump or leap"
- Definition: "To move quickly by jumping or leaping on a surface."
- Translation(s): jump, leap, bounce
- Synonym(s): hüpfen, springen
- Antonym(s): stehen
- Related word(s): Springen, Sprung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Frosch kann sehr hoch springen.
- Kinder lieben es, auf dem Trampolin zu springen.
- Er musste über den Zaun springen.
2.) "To take off or move suddenly"
- Definition: "To take off quickly or move forward suddenly."
- Translation(s): jump, leap, spring, start, take off
- Synonym(s): aufspringen, losstürzen
- Antonym(s): stehen
- Related word(s): Sprung, springen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund sprang plötzlich nach vorne.
- Der Motor sprang endlich an.
- Er sprang auf, als er das Geräusch hörte.
3.) "To break or crack suddenly"
- Definition: "To have a fault or break suddenly."
- Translation(s): crack, break, burst, shatter
- Synonym(s): platzen, zerbersten
- Related word(s): Sprung, brechen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Wasserleitung ist gesprungen.
- Das Glas sprang in tausend Stücke.
- Die Feder im Spielzeug ist gesprungen.
4.) "To compete in jumping sports"
- Definition: "To participate in a competitive jump in sports like athletics."
- Translation(s): jump, compete in jumping, vault
- Synonym(s): springen, Sprünge
- Related word(s): Weitsprung, Hochsprung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er springt beim Weitsprungwettbewerb.
- Sie sprang über 2 Meter im Hochsprung.
- Beim Dreisprung muss man dreimal springen.
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