hop
word
/ˈhɑp/
hahp
/hˈɒp/
hop
Definition
To move by making a short jump, often on one foot or with both feet together. It can also mean to get on something quickly, such as a bus, train, or plane, in informal English.
Usage & Nuances
Common for small, light jumps: 'hop over a puddle', 'hop on one foot'. Informally, 'hop on' or 'hop in' means get into or onto transport quickly. Don't confuse it with 'jump', which is broader and often stronger or higher.
Spanish: saltar - dar un brincoPortuguese (BR): pular - dar um pulinhoPortuguese (PT): saltar - dar um saltinhoChinese (Simplified): 跳 - 单脚跳Chinese (Traditional): 跳 - 單腳跳Hindi: कूदना - फुदकनाArabic: يقفز - يثبBengali: লাফানো - দ্রুত উঠা (যানবাহনে)Russian: подпрыгивать - вскочить (на транспорт)Japanese: ぴょんと跳ぶ - さっと乗る（乗り物などに）Vietnamese: nhảy lò cò - lên (xe, tàu) nhanhKorean: 깡충 뛰다 - (교통수단에) 급히 타다Turkish: zıplamak - hızlıca binmek (taşıta)Urdu: چھلانگ لگانا - جلدی سوار ہونا (سواری میں)Indonesian: melompat kecil - naik (kendaraan) dengan cepat
Example Sentences
The child can hop on one foot.
basic
She hopped over the puddle.
basic
We need to hop on the bus now.
basic
I’m just going to hop in the shower and then we can leave.
natural
Can you hop over here for a second? I need your help.
natural
We can hop on a quick call after lunch.
natural