die Spannung

Plural: die Spannungen
Based on: spannen
Noun #855 Noun
  1. the tension
  2. the suspense
  3. the voltage
1.

the tension

Opposite: Entspannung
Examples
  • Die Spannungen zwischen den Kollegen sind offensichtlich.
  • The tensions between the colleagues are obvious.
2.

the suspense

Examples
  • Der Regisseur weiß, wie man Spannung erzeugt.
  • The director knows how to create suspense.
3.

the voltage

(in physics)
Examples
  • Hohe Spannungen können gefährlich sein.
  • High voltages can be dangerous.

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Word of the Day – “die Spannung”

A thrilling look at the meanings of "Spannung" and the verb "spannen" and the answer to how to say ‘relaxed’ and ‘excited’ in German.

Vocab: die Spannung, gespannt, spannend, die Anspannung, entspannen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Spannung' have?

Spannung has 3 distinct meanings: 1. the tension, 2. the suspense, 3. the voltage.

What is the gender of 'Spannung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Spannung'?

die Spannungen

What is 'Spannung' related to?

The word 'Spannung' is related to spannen.

Where can I learn more about 'Spannung'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Spannung':

Word of the Day – “die Spannung”
A thrilling look at the meanings of "Spannung" and the verb "spannen" and the answer to how to say ‘relaxed’ and ‘excited’ in German.
Vocab: die Spannung, gespannt, spannend, die Anspannung, entspannen
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