das Sprungbrett

diving board, springboard, stepping stone

Sprung crack + brett board, plank
noun · nominative / dative / accusative, singular neuter Rare #47,240
diving board Can also be used figuratively for something that helps you achieve success.
GE: Sie sprang vom Sprungbrett ins Wasser.
EN: She jumped from the diving board into the water.
springboard, stepping stone Figurative: a person or thing that helps someone advance or succeed.
GE: Der Job war ein Sprungbrett für seine Karriere.
EN: The job was a springboard for his career.
Declension of Sprungbrett
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Nominative Sprungbrett —
Accusative Sprungbrett —
Dative Sprungbrett —

Tom hatte in der Stadt das einzige Schwimmbecken mit einem Sprungbrett.

Tom had the only swimming pool in town with a diving board.

Tom fiel vom Sprungbrett.

Tom fell off the diving board.

Unter dem Sprungbrett.

Under the diving board.

— Die Teuflischen (1955)

Und ich bin Ihr Sprungbrett zum Ruhm.

And I am your springboard to fame.

— Nürnberg (2025)