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Anspringen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Anspringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to start", "to crank" or "to fire up".
Essential properties of "anspringen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: anspringen
- Simple past: sprang an
- Participle: angesprungen
irregularseparabletransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "anspringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To initiate the operation of a motor or machine"
- Definition: "To start or crank an engine or machine."
- Translation(s): to start, to crank, to fire up, to get going
- Synonym(s): starten, anlassen
- Antonym(s): abstellen, ausmachen
- Related word(s): Motor, Maschine
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Motor will einfach nicht anspringen.
- Nach dem Winter sprang der Rasenmäher sofort an.
- Der alte Traktor springt bei Kälte schwer an.
2.) "To show a prompt response to an external trigger"
- Definition: "To react quickly to a stimulus or situation."
- Translation(s): to react, to respond, to jump at, to take to
- Synonym(s): reagieren, ansprechen
- Antonym(s): ignorieren, abwarten
- Related word(s): Reaktion, Stimulus
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er springt sofort auf jede Kritik an.
- Das Publikum sprang begeistert an.
- Sie springt auf jede Gelegenheit an.
3.) "To activate or commence operation of a system"
- Definition: "To begin to function, a system or process."
- Translation(s): to activate, to start, to kick in, to engage, to come on
- Synonym(s): beginnen, einsetzen
- Antonym(s): stoppen, beenden
- Related word(s): System, Prozess
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Heizsystem springt automatisch an.
- Wenn die Temperatur sinkt, springt die Heizung an.
- Der Sicherheitsmechanismus springt bei Gefahr an.