der Springer
Translation
jumper, diver, knight (chess)
Examples
Der Springer machte einen perfekten Salto.
The diver performed a perfect somersault.
Im Schach zog er den Springer nach vorne.
In chess, he moved the knight forward.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) jumper, diver The diver won the gold medal.
((in chess)) knight The knight takes the pawn.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Athlet (athlete), Turmspringer (high diver); Antonyms: -
Etymology
From the verb 'springen' (to jump). A 'Springer' is one who jumps.
Memory Tips
Imagine a chess knight 'jumping' over other pieces to remember the chess meaning.