happ

happ

"Happ" is not commonly used in standard German; it may be a colloquial or regional term for "quickly" or "on the go."

Here, 'happ' is emphasizing the quick and slightly surprising nature of the jump.

Ich sprang auf die Bühne zu meiner Überraschung happ hinauf.

I jumped surprisingly energetically up onto the stage.

Here, 'happen' (when used colloquially) modifies the action to appear abrupt or with determination.

Mit einem happen Schritt kehrte sie um und ging zurück.

With a swift step, she turned around and went back.

In this sentence, 'happ' conveys a quick and direct action, implying a sense of immediacy.

Er griff nach dem Ball und hatte ihn happ in der Hand.

He grabbed the ball and suddenly had it energetically in his hand.