VERB
springen/ˈʃpʁɪŋən/to jump; to leap; to bounce
springen is a German verb that means to jump, to leap, or to bounce. It is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sprang" and the past participle is "gesprungen".
Definitions
1.to move suddenly and quickly off the ground with one's legs (to jump or leap)(movement)
a.to propel oneself off the ground into the air, usually with both feet
Das Kind kann schon sehr hoch springen.—The child can already jump very high.
2.to bounce (to rebound after hitting a surface)(mechanics, physics)
a.of an object: to rebound after hitting a surface
Der Ball springt auf dem Boden.—The ball bounces on the ground.
3.to burst or snap open suddenly(figurative)
a.to crack or burst open under pressure
Der Reifen ist gesprungen.—The tire burst.
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 bounce. 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.
