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jump in Irish

jump in Irish is geit, léim — jump means to push off the ground with your legs so your whole body leaves the surface briefly.

jump in Irish

geit
noun
An instance of reacting to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body.
léim
verb
(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

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 Irish?

"jump" in Irish is geit, léim. 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 Irish, "jump" is geit, léim.

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

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "jump": geit, léim.

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