die Sprünge
Translation
jumps, leaps, cracks, bounds
Examples
Die Katze macht hohe Sprünge.
The cat makes high jumps.
Er machte große Sprünge in seiner Karriere.
He made great leaps in his career.
Das Glas hat Sprünge bekommen.
The glass has gotten cracks.
Grammar Patterns
to make jumps/leaps (Sprünge machen) He made great leaps in his career.
to get/have cracks (Sprünge bekommen/haben) The glass has gotten cracks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sätze, Hüpfer; Risse (for cracks)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'springen' (to jump).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'spring'. 'Springen' is to jump, and 'Sprünge' are the jumps. For the 'crack' meaning, imagine a crack 'springing' open.