Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Happening from a sudden decision or inner impulse.
Natural examples
Wir machten spontan einen Ausflug ans Meer.
We took a spontaneous trip to the sea.
Seine spontane Antwort überraschte das Publikum.
His spontaneous answer surprised the audience.
Sie sagte spontan zu und half beim Umzug.
She agreed on the spot and helped with the move.
Usage note
Spontan describes decisions, actions, or reactions made without prior planning.
Mini-lesson: spontan
Happening from a sudden decision or inner impulse. Spontan describes decisions, actions, or reactions made without prior planning.
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