die Spannung
Translation
tension, suspense, voltage, excitement
Examples
Der Film war voller Spannung.
The movie was full of suspense.
Die elektrische Spannung beträgt 230 Volt.
The electrical voltage is 230 volts.
Es gab Spannungen zwischen den Ländern.
There were tensions between the countries.
Grammar Patterns
Spannung ((zwischen+3)) tension between sth. There is tension between the two groups.
voller Spannung sein to be full of suspense The thriller was full of suspense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anspannung, Aufregung; Antonyms: Entspannung, Ruhe
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'spannen' (to stretch, tighten) with the suffix '-ung' which forms nouns. It denotes a state of being stretched or taut.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'spanning' a bridge with cables. The cables are under 'Spannung' (tension). This concept extends to the tension in a plot or electrical voltage.