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Gedankensprung

mental leap, jump in thought

noun ge-DANK-en-shproong Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

non-sequitur

Usage Note

Gedankensprung describes a sudden, sometimes unexplained shift from one idea to another — used both positively (creative association) and negatively (confusing lack of logic). It is a lively, colloquial term.

Examples

"Entschuldige den Gedankensprung, aber das erinnert mich an etwas anderes."

Natural Translation

Excuse the jump in thought, but that reminds me of something else.

Literal Translation

Excuse the thought-jump, but that reminds me of something other.

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