die Spannkraft
Translation
elasticity, resilience, tensional force, vigor
Examples
Die Spannkraft des Gummibandes lässt nach.
The elasticity of the rubber band is decreasing.
Ihm fehlt die geistige Spannkraft für diese Aufgabe.
He lacks the mental resilience for this task.
Grammar Patterns
the Spannkraft of sth. the elasticity of sth. The elasticity of the spring is important.
to have/possess Spannkraft to have/possess resilience He possesses great mental resilience.
the Spannkraft decreases the elasticity decreases The elasticity of the material decreases over time.
Similar Words
die Elastizität (elasticity), die Resilienz (resilience)
Etymology
From 'spannen' (to stretch, to tense) and 'Kraft' (force, power). Literally 'tensing power'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Kraft' (power) you feel when you 'spannen' (stretch) something. It applies to both physical elasticity and mental resilience.