Springinsfeld

== German == === Etymology === Univerbation of spring +‎ ins +‎ Feld, literally “jump into the field”, attested from the 17th century, either from or equivalent to Middle Low German springe int velt (late 16th c.). Originally used of mercenaries. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʃpʁɪŋ.ɪnsˌfɛlt/, [ˈʃpʁɪŋ.ʔɪnt͡sˌfɛlt], [ˈʃpʁɪ.ŋɪnt͡sˌfɛlt] === Noun === Springinsfeld m (strong, genitive Springinsfelds or Springinsfeldes, plural Springinsfelde) carefree, careless young person ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “Springinsfeld” in Duden online