verb
hoppa
jump
Att lyfta sig från marken med benen och sedan landa igen.
Hoppa (Swedish verb)
Meaning: To jump or leap — to propel oneself off the ground or another surface using the legs and feet.
It can be used in a literal physical sense, e.g., "barnen hoppar i parken" (the children jump in the park), or metaphorically, e.g., "hoppa över en uppgift" (skip or skip over a task).
Similar Words / Synonyms:
- Skutta – also means to jump, but implies a light, playful, or skipping type of jumping, often smaller or more frequent hops.
- Studsa – means "to bounce," usually implying a reaction after landing or impact, often associated with balls or rubbery surfaces rather than deliberate jumps.
Differences:
- Hoppa is the general term for jumping.
- Skutta emphasizes a playful or quick skipping motion.
- Studsa refers to bouncing back after hitting a surface.
In summary, "hoppa" is the standard and most common Swedish verb for "to jump."
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Examples
Barnen gillar att hoppa på studsmattan.verb
The children like to jump on the trampoline.
Kan du hoppa högt?verb
Can you jump high?
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