die Spannung
Translation
tension, suspense, voltage, stress
Examples
Die Spannung im Film war unerträglich.
The suspense in the film was unbearable.
Es gibt politische Spannungen zwischen den Ländern.
There are political tensions between the countries.
Die elektrische Spannung beträgt 230 Volt.
The electrical voltage is 230 volts.
Grammar Patterns
Spannung zwischen+3 tension between ((...)) There are tensions between the neighbours.
unter Spannung stehen to be under tension The team is under tension.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anspannung, Stress; Antonyms: Entspannung, Harmonie
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'spannen' (to stretch). It refers to the state of being stretched or tense.
Memory Tips
Imagine a stretched ('gespannt') rubber band. The state it's in is 'Spannung' (tension). This can be emotional, political, or electrical.