VERB
springen/ˈʃpʁɪŋən/to jump; to leap; to spring
springen is a German verb that means to jump, to leap, or to spring. It is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɪŋən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "sprang" and the past participle is "gesprungen".
Definitions
1.to push oneself off a surface and move quickly upward or forward(movement/action)
a.to jump (with the body)
Das Kind springt über die Pfütze.—The child jumps over the puddle.
b.to leap or bounce suddenly
Die Katze springt auf den Tisch.—The cat leaps onto the table.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | springen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | springe |
| Present (du) | springst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | springt |
| Preterite (ich) | sprang |
| Participle II | gesprungen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spränge |
| Imperative (singular) | springe |
| Imperative (plural) | springt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "springen" mean in English?
- "springen" means to jump, to leap, or to spring. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "springen"?
- "springen" is pronounced /ˈʃpʁɪŋən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "springen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "springen" is "gesprungen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "springen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "springen" becomes "sprang" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "springen"?
- "springen" is a verb in German.
