VERB
spannen/ˈʃpanən/to stretch; to tighten; to tense
spannen is a German verb that means to stretch, to tighten, or to tense. It is pronounced /ˈʃpanən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "spannte" and the past participle is "gespannt".
Definitions
1.to make something tight or taut by pulling(mechanical/physical)
a.to make something tight or taut by pulling
2.to tense a muscle or body part(anatomy/feeling)
a.to tense a muscle or body part
3.to draw (e.g. a bow or trigger)(archery/shooting)
a.to draw (e.g. a bow or trigger)
Conjugation
| Infinitive | spannen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | spanne |
| Present (du) | spannst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | spannt |
| Preterite (ich) | spannte |
| Participle II | gespannt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | spannte |
| Imperative (singular) | spanne |
| Imperative (plural) | spannt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "spannen" mean in English?
- "spannen" means to stretch, to tighten, or to tense. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "spannen"?
- "spannen" is pronounced /ˈʃpanən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "spannen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "spannen" is "gespannt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "spannen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "spannen" becomes "spannte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "spannen"?
- "spannen" is a verb in German.
