No. 13,169 in German
anspringt
"Anspringt" means "starts up" or "jumps on," depending on context.
In a sentence
Der Motor anspringt sofort, wenn ich den Schlüssel drehe.
The engine starts immediately when I turn the key.
In this sentence, 'anspringt' refers to the engine starting or coming to life, commonly used to describe machines beginning to operate.
Der Hund anspringt mich vor Freude, wenn er mich sieht.
The dog jumps at me with joy when it sees me.
Here, 'anspringt' is used to describe the dog leaping at someone with excitement, showing a physical action.
Die Verbindung anspringt erst nach mehrmaligem Versuchen.
The connection only starts after multiple attempts.
In this context, 'anspringt' refers to the connection initiating or becoming active, illustrating an abstract start or activation.
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