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key point
A fixed expression that refers to the decisive, most important, or central aspect of a matter or discussion.
Der springende Punkt ist, dass wir die Frist unter allen Umständen einhalten müssen.
The key point is that we must meet the deadline under all circumstances.
jumping
Describes the literal action of jumping; moving through the air with a leap.
Das Foto zeigt einen springenden Delfin über den Wellen.
The photo shows a jumping dolphin above the waves.
'Springend' (jumping) is the present participle of the verb 'springen' (to jump). This form describes an ongoing action and is often used like an adjective.
Ein springender Frosch landete direkt vor meinen Füßen.
A jumping frog landed right in front of my feet.
The idiom 'der springende Punkt' (the key point) is fixed and cannot be changed. It always refers to the most important, decisive aspect of something.
Wir können lange diskutieren, aber der springende Punkt sind die Kosten.
We can discuss this for a long time, but the key point is the cost.
The expression 'der springende Punkt' (the key point) functions in a sentence like a normal noun phrase. It is often followed by an explanation with 'ist, dass ...' (is that ...) or 'ist: ...' (is: ...).
Der springende Punkt ist, dass wir ohne seine Zustimmung nicht anfangen können.
The key point is that we cannot start without his approval.
You can recognize the figurative meaning by the fact that 'der springende Punkt' (the key point) refers to an abstract idea, an argument, or a problem. The literal meaning, by contrast, describes a living being or object that is physically moving.
Du hast viele Argumente, aber du kommst nicht zum springenden Punkt.
You have many arguments, but you are not getting to the key point.
In its literal meaning, 'springend' (jumping) is used like a normal adjective before a noun. It describes that this noun is currently performing the action of jumping.
Das Kind malte einen springenden Ball auf das Papier.
The child drew a jumping ball on the paper.
