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jump in Dutch

jump in Dutch is sprong, springen, opspringen — jump means to push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.

jump in Dutch

sprong
noun
springen
verb
(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
opspringen
verb
(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
springen
verb
opschrikken
verb
(intransitive) To react to a sudden, often unexpected, stimulus (such as a sharp prick or a loud sound) by jerking the body violently.
opspringen
verb
(intransitive) To react to a sudden, often unexpected, stimulus (such as a sharp prick or a loud sound) by jerking the body violently.
springen
verb
(intransitive) To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.
zetten
verb
(intransitive) To employ a move in certain board games where one game piece is moved from one legal position to another passing over the position of another piece.
voordringen
verb
(transitive) To move to a position (in a queue/line) that is further forward.
springen
verb
(transitive) To move to a position (in a queue/line) that is further forward.

What does "jump" mean?

  1. verb To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.
    "The kids jumped over the puddles on their way to school."
  2. verb To increase suddenly and sharply.
    "Prices jumped after the shortage was announced."
  3. verb To react with a sudden, involuntary start, usually from fright or surprise.
    "She jumped when the phone rang unexpectedly."
  4. noun An act of jumping, or a sudden increase.
    "He cleared the fence in one jump."
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jump in a sentence

  • The kids jumped over the puddles on their way to school.
  • She jumped for joy when she heard the news.
  • Prices jumped after the shortage was announced.
  • She jumped when the phone rang unexpectedly.

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What is "jump" in Dutch?

"jump" in Dutch is sprong, springen, opspringen. jump means: To push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.

How do you use "jump" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids jumped over the puddles on their way to school." In Dutch, "jump" is sprong, springen, opspringen.

Are there other ways to say "jump" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "jump": sprong, springen, opspringen, opschrikken, zetten, voordringen.

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