spontan
Translation
spontaneous, impromptu, unplanned
Examples
Wir machten einen spontanen Ausflug.
We went on a spontaneous trip.
Ihre Reaktion war völlig spontan.
Her reaction was completely spontaneous.
Er hat sich spontan entschieden zu helfen.
He spontaneously decided to help.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a noun eine spontane Idee
as an adverb modifying a verb Er hat spontan gehandelt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impulsiv, ungeplant; Antonyms: geplant, überlegt
Etymology
From Latin 'sponte' meaning 'of one's own accord'. It shares the same root as the English word 'spontaneous'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds very similar to its English equivalent 'spontaneous', making it easy to remember.