springend
Translation
jumping, leaping, bouncing, crucial
Examples
Der springende Punkt ist die Sicherheit.
The crucial point is safety.
Ich sah einen springenden Frosch am Teich.
I saw a jumping frog by the pond.
Grammar Patterns
As an adjective before a noun: Ein springender Delfin schwamm vorbei.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hüpfend (hopping); Antonyms: stehend (standing)
Etymology
It's the present participle of the verb 'springen' (to jump).
Memory Tips
Remember the idiom 'der springende Punkt' (the crucial point). Imagine the point literally 'jumping' out at you.