der Sprung
Translation
jump, leap, crack, dive
Examples
Er machte einen großen Sprung.
He made a big jump.
In der Vase ist ein Sprung.
There is a crack in the vase.
Der Sprung ins kalte Wasser war erfrischend.
The dive into the cold water was refreshing.
Grammar Patterns
a jump ((over sth.)) a jump over something The athlete managed the jump over the hurdle.
a dive ((into sth.)) a dive into something The dive into the water was cold.
to have a crack ((in sth.)) to have a crack in something The cup has a crack in the handle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Satz (leap), Hüpfer (hop); Antonyms: Stillstand (standstill)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'springen' (to jump).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'spring', which also relates to jumping and leaping actions.