spannend
Translation
exciting, thrilling, suspenseful
Examples
Das Buch ist sehr spannend.
The book is very exciting.
Es war ein spannendes Spiel.
It was an exciting game.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is spannend sth. is exciting The book is very exciting.
Similar Words
aufregend (exciting), interessant (interesting); Antonyms: langweilig (boring)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'spannen,' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to create tension.'
Memory Tips
Think of the 'tension' ('Spannung') in a story that 'spans' from beginning to end, keeping you hooked. That's 'spannend'.