This is the 13239th most frequent German word.
aufsprang
"Aufsprang" is the simple past tense of "aufspringen," meaning "jumped up" or "sprang up" in English.
Here, 'aufsprang' describes someone jumping up suddenly due to an emotional reaction.
Er aufsprang vor Freude, als er die Nachricht hörte.
He jumped up in joy when he heard the news.
In this sentence, 'aufsprang' depicts a quick movement upward made by an animal.
Das Kaninchen aufsprang und hinter den Busch huschte.
The rabbit jumped up and darted behind the bush.
Here, 'aufsprang' is used metaphorically to describe the door moving open abruptly.