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spring (EN)
Substantiv, Verb

Substantiv “spring”

Sg. spring, Pl. springs od. unz.
  1. der Frühling
    We planted new seeds in the garden, looking forward to their bloom in spring.
  2. die Quelle
    We found a clear spring in the forest and filled our water bottles.
  3. die Feder
    The old clock's spring broke, causing it to stop working.
  4. die Elastizität
    After years of use, the trampoline has lost its spring and isn't as bouncy.
  5. die Lebhaftigkeit
    After hearing the good news, she couldn't help but have a spring in her step for the rest of the day.
  6. der Sprung
    The gymnast executed a perfect spring from the floor to the vault.

Verb “spring”

Infinitiv spring; er springs; Prät. sprang, sprung us; Part. sprung; Ger. springing
  1. springen
    As the dog approached, the squirrel sprang up the nearest tree.
  2. überraschen (im Sinne von plötzlich tun, fragen oder sagen)
    He sprang the question on her during their casual dinner date.
  3. auftauchen
    A smile sprang to his lips as he received the good news.
  4. befreien (im Sinne von jemandem zur Flucht verhelfen)
    The daring plan to spring the spy from the high-security prison was like something out of a movie.