der Springbrunnen
Translation
fountain
Examples
Die Kinder spielen am Springbrunnen.
The children are playing by the fountain.
Der Springbrunnen im Park ist sehr schön.
The fountain in the park is very beautiful.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) steht ((an+3)) (sth.) stands (at/by sth.) The fountain is in the middle of the square.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Fontäne, der Wasserspeier
Etymology
A compound of 'springen' (to jump, spring) and 'Brunnen' (well, fountain). Literally a 'jumping well'.
Memory Tips
Picture water 'jumping' (springen) out of a 'well' (Brunnen). This visual makes the word easy to remember.