Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die spannung

Translation (Übersetzung) tension, voltage, suspense
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʃpanʊŋ]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
emotions technical physics medicine literature
A feminine noun that can refer to physical tension, electrical voltage, or emotional suspense. Often used in technical, medical, and literary contexts.

spannung - German Nouns - spannung Meaning - spannung Translation - spannung Nouns Examples

spannung is a German Nouns

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spannung Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Die elektrische Spannung beträgt 230 Volt.
The electrical voltage is 230 volts.
technical/electrical
Die Spannung im Film war unerträglich.
The suspense in the movie was unbearable.
entertainment/literary
Die Spannung in den Muskeln war deutlich spürbar.
The tension in the muscles was clearly noticeable.
medical/physical

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spannung Word Family (Wortfamilie)

spannung word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn spannung family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore spannung related words and expand your German vocabulary.

verb (Verb)
spannen
Meaning: to stretch, to tense
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er spannt den Bogen.
Verb
adjective (Adjektiv)
gespannt
Meaning: tense, stretched, curious
Example: Sie war gespannt auf das Ergebnis.
Adjective
noun (Substantiv)
Spannkraft
Meaning: elasticity, tensile strength
Example: Die Spannkraft des Materials ist wichtig.
Noun

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spannung Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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spannung Collocations (Kollokationen)

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elektrische Spannung
electrical voltage
High frequency
hohe Spannung
high tension/voltage
High frequency
innere Spannung
inner tension
Medium frequency
Spannung abbauen
to relieve tension
Medium frequency
unter Spannung stehen
to be under tension/stress
Medium frequency
Spannung erzeugen
to generate tension/voltage
Medium frequency
gespannte Spannung
tense suspense
Low frequency

spannung Idioms (Redewendungen)

spannung idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing spannung with meanings and explanations. Master spannung expressions used in everyday German.

Die Spannung steigt
The tension is rising
Used when anticipation or suspense is building
Spannung bis zum Schluss
Suspense until the end
Describes something that remains exciting until the very end
Unter Strom stehen
To be under voltage
Figuratively means to be very tense or stressed

spannung Synonyms (Synonyme)

spannung synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for spannung and expand your German vocabulary. Learn spannung similar words and their usage.

Anspannung
Meaning: tension, strain
High similarity
Stress
Meaning: stress
Medium similarity
Elektrische Potentialdifferenz
Meaning: electrical potential difference
High similarity
Aufregung
Meaning: excitement
Medium similarity
Druck
Meaning: pressure
Medium similarity

spannung Antonyms (Antonyme)

spannung antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to spannung. Discover spannung opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Entspannung
Meaning: relaxation
Ruhe
Meaning: calm, peace
Gleichgewicht
Meaning: balance, equilibrium

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spannung Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

spannung semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to spannung. Explore spannung related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn spannung contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Strom Drama Muskel Kabel Erwartung Konflikt Energie

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