English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

jump in German

jump in German is Sprung, springen, hüpfen — jump means to push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.

jump in German

Sprung
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.
hüpfen
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
zucken
verb
(intransitive) To react to a sudden, often unexpected, stimulus (such as a sharp prick or a loud sound) by jerking the body violently.

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."

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.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "jump" in German?

"jump" in German is Sprung, springen, hüpfen. 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 German, "jump" is Sprung, springen, hüpfen.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "jump": Sprung, springen, hüpfen, zucken.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.