ADJECTIVE

spontan/ʃpɔnˈtaːn/spontaneous; impromptu; unplanned

spontan is a German adjective that means spontaneous, impromptu, or unplanned. It is pronounced /ʃpɔnˈtaːn/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "spontaner" and "spontansten".

Definitions

1.done without prior planning or preparation; impulsive(describing actions or decisions)

a.done on the spur of the moment, without planning

Wir haben gestern spontan entschieden, ans Meer zu fahren.We decided spontaneously to go to the sea yesterday.

b.someone who often acts without long consideration

Sie ist sehr spontan und mag Überraschungen.She is very spontaneous and likes surprises.

Adjective Forms

Positivespontan
Comparativespontaner
Superlativespontansten

Frequently asked questions

What does "spontan" mean in English?
"spontan" means spontaneous, impromptu, or unplanned. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "spontan"?
"spontan" is pronounced /ʃpɔnˈtaːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "spontan"?
The comparative of "spontan" is "spontaner" and the superlative is "spontansten".
What part of speech is "spontan"?
"spontan" is a adjective in German.

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