No. 7,749 in German
happ
"Happ" is not commonly used in standard German; it may be a colloquial or regional term for "quickly" or "on the go."
In a sentence
Ich sprang auf die Bühne zu meiner Überraschung happ hinauf.
I jumped surprisingly energetically up onto the stage.
Here, 'happ' is emphasizing the quick and slightly surprising nature of the jump.
Er griff nach dem Ball und hatte ihn happ in der Hand.
He grabbed the ball and suddenly had it energetically in his hand.
In this sentence, 'happ' conveys a quick and direct action, implying a sense of immediacy.
Mit einem happen Schritt kehrte sie um und ging zurück.
With a swift step, she turned around and went back.
Here, 'happen' (when used colloquially) modifies the action to appear abrupt or with determination.
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