Überspringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überspringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "jump over", "skip over" or "clear".

Essential properties of "überspringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: überspringen
  • Simple past: übersprang
  • Participle: übersprungen

See full conjugation of überspringen

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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 "überspringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To jump over something without touching it or to avoid it"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Zaun übersprungen.He jumped over the fence.
  2. Sie überspringt immer die langweiligen Kapitel.She always skips the boring chapters.
  3. Der Hund überspringt das Hindernis mühelos.The dog effortlessly jumps over the obstacle.

2.) "To move to another topic or level without following the usual order"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir überspringen das nächste Kapitel.We are skipping the next chapter.
  2. Er überspringt die Klasse wegen seiner guten Noten.He skips a grade because of his good grades.
  3. Sie überspringt oft unwichtige Details.She often skips unimportant details.
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