springen/ˈʃpʁɪŋən/to jump; to leap; to spring
springen is a German verb that means to jump, to leap, or to spring. It is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sprang" and the past participle is "gesprungen".
Definitions
1.to push oneself off the ground or another surface using the legs and feet, usually in a quick movement(movement/action)
a.to jump upward or over something
Das Kind kann sehr hoch springen.—The child can jump very high.
b.to leap from one place to another
Die Katze sprang auf das Sofa.—The cat jumped onto the sofa.
2.to activate quickly or suddenly due to a mechanism or trigger(mechanical/technical)
a.to snap into place or open suddenly
Die Türfeder ist aufgesprungen.—The door spring snapped open.
3.to increase or occur suddenly(figurative)
a.about prices, values, etc.
Der Kurs sprang innerhalb einer Stunde auf das Doppelte.—The price jumped to double within an hour.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | springen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | springe |
| Present (du) | springst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | springt |
| Preterite (ich) | sprang |
| Participle II | gesprungen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spränge |
| Imperative (singular) | springe |
| Imperative (plural) | springt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "springen" mean in English?
- "springen" means to jump, to leap, or to spring. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "springen"?
- "springen" is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "springen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "springen" is "gesprungen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "springen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "springen" becomes "sprang" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "springen"?
- "springen" is a verb in German.
