German Word · Intermediate
anspringen
to jump at, pounce
Pronunciation: /ˈanˌʃpʁɪŋən/
Meaning
to jump at, pounce
Example
Ich wurde von einem Hund angesprungen.
I was pounced at by a dog.
Practice tips
- Practice anspringen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.