die Spannung
Translation
tension, suspense, voltage, stress
Examples
Die Spannung im Film war unerträglich.
The suspense in the film was unbearable.
Es gibt politische Spannungen zwischen den Ländern.
There are political tensions between the countries.
Die elektrische Spannung beträgt 230 Volt.
The electrical voltage is 230 volts.
Grammar Patterns
Spannung zwischen+3 tension between ((...)) There are tensions between the neighbors.
unter Spannung stehen to be under tension The team is under tension.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anspannung, Stress; Antonyms: Entspannung, Harmonie
Etymology
This noun comes from the verb 'spannen' (to stretch, to tense). It describes the state of being under tension.
Memory Tips
Think of a stretched rubber band. That feeling of being pulled tight is 'Spannung'. It applies to stories, politics, and electricity.