Aufspringen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufspringen" is used as verb with the meaning of "jump up", "spring up" or "stand up suddenly".

Essential properties of "aufspringen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: aufspringen
  • Simple past: sprang auf
  • Participle: aufgesprungen

See full conjugation of aufspringen

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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 "aufspringen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Jump up or stand up suddenly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sprang erschrocken auf, als er das laute Geräusch hörte.He jumped up startled when he heard the loud noise.
  2. Bei der Siegerehrung sprang sie vor Freude auf.At the award ceremony, she jumped up with joy.
  3. Die Katze sprang plötzlicht vom Sofa auf.The cat suddenly jumped up from the sofa.

2.) "To suddenly open or crack"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die trockene Erde sprang in der Hitze auf.The dry earth cracked open in the heat.
  2. Durch den Frost sprang die Wasserleitung auf.The water pipe burst open due to the frost.
  3. Die Nähte des alten Sofas begannen aufzuspringen.The seams of the old sofa began to split open.

3.) "To suddenly start (a motor/machine)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Motor sprang nach mehreren Versuchen endlich auf.The engine finally started after several attempts.
  2. Die alte Heizung sprang mit einem lauten Knacken auf.The old heater kicked in with a loud crack.
  3. Sobald der Schlüssel gedreht wurde, sprang das Auto sofort auf.As soon as the key was turned, the car started immediately.
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