springen
Translation
to jump, to leap, to spring, to crack
Examples
Das Kind springt auf dem Trampolin.
The child is jumping on the trampoline.
Die Katze springt auf den Tisch.
The cat jumps onto the table.
Vorsicht, das Glas ist gesprungen.
Be careful, the glass has cracked.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) to jump onto sth. The cat jumps onto the chair.
((über+4)) to jump over sth. The horse jumps over the obstacle.
((in+4)) to jump into sth. He jumps into the cold water.
((von+3)) to jump from sth. She jumps from the rock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hüpfen (to hop), hopsen (to skip); Antonyms: landen (to land)
Etymology
From Old High German 'springan'. It is a cognate of the English word 'spring'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'spring' launching you into the air, which is what you do when you 'springen'.