English–German
“spontaneous” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃpɔnˈtaːn/
Example
Das war eine spontane Entscheidung.
That was a spontaneous decision.
How to say “spontaneous” in German
“Spontaneous” in German is spontan.
A decision or action appears from an inner impulse rather than from a prepared plan.
Example sentences with spontan
Seine spontane Idee löste Begeisterung aus.
His spontaneous idea sparked enthusiasm.
Tips for using spontan
- "Spontan" often describes an unplanned choice or invitation, while "plötzlich" mainly describes something happening suddenly.