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

See full conjugation of springen

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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"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Frosch kann sehr hoch springen.The frog can jump very high.
  2. Kinder lieben es, auf dem Trampolin zu springen.Children love to jump on the trampoline.
  3. Er musste über den Zaun springen.He had to jump over the fence.

2.) "To take off or move suddenly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund sprang plötzlich nach vorne.The dog suddenly jumped forward.
  2. Der Motor sprang endlich an.The engine finally started.
  3. Er sprang auf, als er das Geräusch hörte.He jumped up when he heard the noise.

3.) "To break or crack suddenly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Wasserleitung ist gesprungen.The water pipe has burst.
  2. Das Glas sprang in tausend Stücke.The glass shattered into a thousand pieces.
  3. Die Feder im Spielzeug ist gesprungen.The spring in the toy has broken.

4.) "To compete in jumping sports"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er springt beim Weitsprungwettbewerb.He competes in the long jump competition.
  2. Sie sprang über 2 Meter im Hochsprung.She jumped over 2 meters in the high jump.
  3. Beim Dreisprung muss man dreimal springen.In the triple jump, you have to jump three times.
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