This is the 13169th most frequent German word.
anspringt
"Anspringt" means "starts up" or "jumps on," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'anspringt' refers to the engine starting or coming to life, commonly used to describe machines beginning to operate.
Der Motor anspringt sofort, wenn ich den Schlüssel drehe.
The engine starts immediately when I turn the key.
Here, 'anspringt' is used to describe the dog leaping at someone with excitement, showing a physical action.
Der Hund anspringt mich vor Freude, wenn er mich sieht.
The dog jumps at me with joy when it sees me.
In this context, 'anspringt' refers to the connection initiating or becoming active, illustrating an abstract start or activation.