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: A jumping dog caught the frisbee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hüpfend (hopping); Antonyms: stehend (standing)
Etymology
It is the present participle of the verb 'springen' (to jump).
Memory Tips
Memorize the idiom 'der springende Punkt' (the crucial point). Picture the most important point 'jumping' off the page.