aufspringen
spring up
Sich sehr schnell erheben oder plötzlich aufgehen, meist durch Überraschung oder Bewegung.
The German word "aufspringen" is a verb that means "to leap up" or "to spring up". It is composed of the prefix "auf" (up) and "springen" (to jump). "Aufspringen" often describes the action of suddenly jumping or getting up from a seated position, or it can refer to inanimate objects that suddenly open or spring up (like a lid or a door).
Similar words in German include "springen" (to jump) and "aufstehen" (to get up). The difference lies in the nuance: "aufspringen" implies a more sudden or forceful action, while "springen" is more general, and "aufstehen" refers specifically to getting up from a lying or sitting position without the connotation of a leap.
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Examples
Er springt schnell von seinem Sitzplatz auf, als der Zug hält.verb
He quickly springs up from his seat when the train stops.
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