springen
Meaning and Usage
"Springen" in German means "to jump" in English. It is used to describe the action of propelling oneself quickly upward or a short distance off the ground.
Linguistic Analysis
"Springen" is an infinitive form of the verb. It does not consist of any prefixes or suffixes. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "springan."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "springen" and its English counterpart "to jump" both describe the action of propelling oneself off the ground. The usage and meaning are similar in both languages.
Cultural Context
In German culture, "springen" is commonly associated with recreational activities, such as sports and outdoor activities, as well as in everyday actions like jumping over a puddle.
Example Sentences
- Die Kinder springen fröhlich auf dem Trampolin.
- Der Hase kann sehr hoch springen.
- Pass auf, dass du nicht in die Pfütze springst!
Memory Tips
Associate "springen" with the image of someone jumping, or with the English word "spring" which can help remember the meaning of "to jump."
Additional Vocabulary
- der Sprung (the jump)
- springen (noun form: the act of jumping)
- hüpfen (to hop)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
- Ich springe (I jump)
- Du springst (You jump)
- Er/sie/es springt (He/she/it jumps)
- Wir springen (We jump)
- Ihr springt (You jump, plural)
- Sie/sie springen (They jump)