Sporn
derNounspur
English translations
- 01
spur
- 02
goad
- 03
prick
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein stachelartiges Gerät am Absatz eines Reitstiefels, das verwendet wird, um ein Pferd anzutreiben.
- English meaning
- Spur
- Synonym
- Ansporn, Stachel
- German example
- Der Reiter gab dem Pferd mit dem Sporn einen Anstoß.
- English example
- The rider gave the horse a nudge with the spur.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Sporn
- Plural Form
- die Sporen
Related words
- spornen
To spur
- Ansporn
incentive, motivation
- Rittersporn
Delphinium
- Heißsporn
Hothead
- Felssporn
A spur is a distinct, protruding part of a rock or mountain, often formed by erosion.
- anspornen
to encourage, to spur on
- Ermutigung
Encouragement
- ermutigen
to encourage
- antreiben
to motivate
- drängen
to urge
- Anreiz
Incentive
- Motivation
Motivation
- Balgfrucht
Follicle
- Taubenblume
Catchfly
- Akelei
Columbine
Example sentences with “Sporn”
Der Reiter benutzt den Sporn. (The rider uses the spur.)
Frequently asked questions
What gender is 'Sporn'?
'Der Sporn' is masculine. The plural is 'die Sporen'.