spannend
Translation
exciting, suspenseful, thrilling, gripping
Examples
Das Buch ist sehr spannend.
The book is very exciting.
Wir hatten eine spannende Diskussion.
We had an exciting discussion.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is spannend ((sth.)) is exciting The film was very spannend.
a spannend noun an exciting ((noun)) I am reading a spannend book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufregend, fesselnd; Antonyms: langweilig, uninteressant
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'spannen,' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to tense up.' Something that creates tension is suspenseful or exciting.
Memory Tips
Imagine a story that 'spans' a long time and keeps you in suspense. That's a 'spannend' story.