der Sprung
Translation
jump, leap, crack, dive
Examples
Er machte einen großen Sprung.
He made a big jump.
Das Glas hat einen Sprung.
The glass has a crack.
Der Sprung ins kalte Wasser war erfrischend.
The jump into the cold water was refreshing.
Grammar Patterns
to make a jump ((into sth.)) He made a jump into the water.
to have a crack ((in sth.)) The cup has a crack.
to be on the point of leaving I'm just about to leave.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for jump): Satz, Hüpfer; Synonyms (for crack): Riss, Fissur
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'springen' (to jump). It is the act of jumping itself.
Memory Tips
Related to the English word 'spring' (as in to spring up). The action of 'springen' results in a 'Sprung'. Remember the two main meanings: 'jump' and 'crack'.