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Sprungschanze

ski jump; jumping ramp

noun SHPROONG-shahn-tse Rare

Usage Note

Sprungschanze is the ramp from which ski jumpers launch. Different sizes are classified by their K-Punkt (critical point) — e.g. K90 or K120. The discipline itself is Skispringen and a competitor is a Skispringer.

Examples

"Die neue Sprungschanze wurde speziell für die Weltmeisterschaft errichtet."

Natural Translation

The new ski jump was built especially for the world championship.

Literal Translation

The new jump-ramp was specifically for the world championship erected.

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