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No. 13,219 in German

aufgesprungen

"Aufgesprungen" means "cracked open" or "burst open."

In a sentence

  • Der Deckel ist aufgesprungen, als der Dampf entwich.

    The lid popped open when the steam escaped.

    Here, 'aufgesprungen' describes something that suddenly opened or popped up due to some force, action, or reaction.

  • Seine Hoffnung ist aufgesprungen, als er von der neuen Möglichkeit hörte.

    His hope rekindled when he heard about the new opportunity.

    In this context, 'aufgesprungen' is used metaphorically to indicate an emotional or mental state being suddenly activated or uplifted.

  • Das Kind ist vor Freude aufgesprungen, als es das Geschenk sah.

    The child jumped up with joy when seeing the gift.

    In this usage, 'aufgesprungen' refers to the action of rising abruptly, typically as a reaction to an emotional impulse.

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