Seitensprung

German

Etymology

From Seite (side) + -en- + Sprung (jump, hop). Compare Danish sidespring.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzaɪ̯tn̩ˌʃpʀʊŋ/
  • (file)

Noun

Seitensprung m (genitive Seitensprungs or Seitensprunges, plural Seitensprünge)

  1. affair, (instance of) infidelity: temporary, often sexual relationship with someone other than one's partner
  2. (dated) jump or hop to the side

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