The German verb "springen" means "to jump" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "springen" across all 7 tenses. New to German verbs? Start with the German verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "springen" in the Present Tense
Präsens Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | springe |
| du | you (informal) | springst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | springt |
| wir | we | springen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | springt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | springen |
Er springt in das kalte Wasser.
He jumps into the cold water.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Simple Past Tense
Präteritum Completed actions in the past (written/formal)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | sprang |
| du | you (informal) | sprangst |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | sprang |
| wir | we | sprangen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | sprangt |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sprangen |
Er sprang mutig ins Wasser.
He jumped bravely into the water.
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Perfekt Completed actions (spoken German)| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | bin gesprungen |
| du | you (informal) | bist gesprungen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | ist gesprungen |
| wir | we | sind gesprungen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | seid gesprungen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sind gesprungen |
Er ist ins Wasser gesprungen.
He has jumped into the water.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Past Perfect Tense
Plusquamperfekt Actions completed before another past action| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | war gesprungen |
| du | you (informal) | warst gesprungen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | war gesprungen |
| wir | we | waren gesprungen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | wart gesprungen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | waren gesprungen |
Er war ins Wasser gesprungen.
He had jumped into the water.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Future Tense
Futur I Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | werde springen |
| du | you (informal) | wirst springen |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | wird springen |
| wir | we | werden springen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | werdet springen |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | werden springen |
Es wird hoch springen.
It will jump high.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Subjunctive I Tense
Konjunktiv I Indirect speech and formal requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | springe |
| du | you (informal) | springest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | springe |
| wir | we | springen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | springet |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | springen |
Er sagt, er springe hoch.
He says he jumps high.
How to Conjugate "springen" in the Subjunctive II Tense
Konjunktiv II Hypothetical situations and polite requests| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| ich | I | spränge |
| du | you (informal) | sprängest |
| er/sie/es | he/she/it | spränge |
| wir | we | sprängen |
| ihr | you all (informal) | spränget |
| sie/Sie | they/you (formal) | sprängen |
Er sprünge hoch hinaus.
He would jump high up.
Frequently Asked Questions About "springen"
Is "springen" regular or irregular in German?
"Springen" is an irregular German verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "springen" mean in English?
The German verb "springen" means "to jump" in English.
How do you conjugate "springen" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Präsens): ich → springe, du → springst, er/sie/es → springt, wir → springen, ihr → springt, sie/Sie → springen.
How many tenses does "springen" have in German?
"Springen" is conjugated across 7 tenses in German: Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect, Past Perfect, Future, Subjunctive I, Subjunctive II.
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