spontaner
Translation
spontaneous, impulsive
Examples
Er ist ein sehr spontaner Mensch.
He is a very spontaneous person.
Ein spontaner Applaus brach aus.
Spontaneous applause broke out.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) Modifies a noun as an adjective Er ist ein spontaner Mensch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impulsiv (impulsive), ungeplant (unplanned); Antonyms: geplant (planned), überlegt (considered)
Etymology
From Latin 'sponte' meaning 'of one's own accord, willingly'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'spontaneous'. Think of doing something 'on the spot'.