English–German

“dash” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃprɪnt/

Example

Er machte einen Sprint, um den Bus zu erreichen.

He made a dash to catch the bus.

Illustration for Sprint (dash)

How to say “dash” in German

“Dash” in German is Sprint.

A brief burst of maximum effort aimed at reaching a finish or completing a task.

Full entry for Sprint: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Sprint

Der Sanitäter legte einen Sprint zur Unfallstelle ein.

The paramedic made a dash to the scene of the accident.

Tips for using Sprint

  • Sprint is masculine in German, with the forms der Sprint, einen Sprint, and die Sprints.

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