Seilspringen
/ˈzaɪ̯lʃprɪŋən/neuter
Jump rope in German is Seilspringen.
The noun Seilspringen refers to the activity of repeatedly jumping over a rope.
Meaning: activity involving repeatedly jumping over a rope (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun is a combination of Seil (rope) and Springen (jumping).
Which one should you use?
The capitalized Seilspringen is the noun for the activity, whereas the lowercase seilspringen is the verb meaning 'to jump rope'. Additionally, seilhüpfen is a frequent synonym for the verb form of jumping rope.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the noun Seilspringen in a prepositional phrase, such as 'while jumping rope' (beim Seilspringen), it remains a capitalized, neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzaɪ̯lʃprɪŋən/
Did you know?
- In some German regions, a specific version of jump rope called Gummibandspringen is more common, where a rubber band is used instead of a Seil.
- The word Seil can also refer to a 'cable', meaning if you are talking about industrial equipment, you are using the same root as a child's toy.
- While Seilspringen is the standard term, the synonym seilhüpfen uses the verb hüpfen, which specifically evokes a small, light 'hopping' motion like a rabbit.
Examples in context
- Die meisten Kinder mögen Seilspringen.Most children like to jump rope.This sentence is useful for showing how children feel about the activity Seilspringen.Tatoeba #3428847 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #681272 by Source_VOA
- Heute werden wir über das Seilspringen sprechen.Today, we will talk about jump rope.
- Hast du Lust, heute Seilspringen zu gehen?Do you want to go jump rope today?
- Das Seilspringen macht mir viel Spaß.Jump rope is a lot of fun for me.
- Seilspringen ist ein gutes Training.Jump rope is a good workout.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their fitness routines at a park.
- FelixMachst du heute auch Seilspringen?Are you also doing jump rope today?
- JuliaJa, Seilspringen ist mein neues Hobby.Yes, jump rope is my new hobby.
- FelixJulia, bist du darin schon gut?Julia, are you already good at it?
- JuliaIch übe noch, aber es macht Spaß.I am still practicing, but it is fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jump rope” translations and entries Seilspringen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
