how to pronounce seitensprung
/ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌʃpʁʊŋ/
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seitensprung is pronounced in three syllables
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video examples of seitensprung pronunciation
An example use of seitensprung in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:
“… mal eben ein kleiner seitensprung war …”
meanings of seitensprung
noun:
- Jump or hop to the side.
- Affair, (instance of) infidelity: temporary, often sexual relationship with someone other than one's partner.
seitensprung frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR
the word seitensprung occurs in german on average 1.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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