das Spannungsfeld
Translation
area of conflict, field of tension, delicate balance
Examples
Sie bewegt sich im Spannungsfeld zwischen Kunst und Kommerz.
She operates in the area of conflict between art and commerce.
Das Thema erzeugt ein politisches Spannungsfeld.
The topic creates a political field of tension.
Grammar Patterns
in the area of conflict ((between sth. and sth.)) im Spannungsfeld zwischen et3 und et3 She works in the area of conflict between tradition and modernity.
Similar Words
conflict, dilemma, contradiction, predicament
Etymology
Composed of 'Spannung' (tension) and 'Feld' (field). Literally a 'field of tension'.
Memory Tips
Picture a magnetic field ('Feld') with opposing poles creating 'Spannung' (tension) between them.