No. 13,239 in German
aufsprang
"Aufsprang" is the simple past tense of "aufspringen," meaning "jumped up" or "sprang up" in English.
In a sentence
Er aufsprang vor Freude, als er die Nachricht hörte.
He jumped up in joy when he heard the news.
Here, 'aufsprang' describes someone jumping up suddenly due to an emotional reaction.
Das Kaninchen aufsprang und hinter den Busch huschte.
The rabbit jumped up and darted behind the bush.
In this sentence, 'aufsprang' depicts a quick movement upward made by an animal.
Die Tür aufsprang, als der Wind stärker wurde.
The door flew open as the wind grew stronger.
Here, 'aufsprang' is used metaphorically to describe the door moving open abruptly.
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