ADJECTIVE

spannend/ˈʃpanənt/exciting; suspenseful; thrilling

spannend is a German adjective that means exciting, suspenseful, or thrilling. It is pronounced /ˈʃpanənt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "spannender" and "spannendsten".

Definitions

1.exciting and holding one's attention; causing suspense(emotion, entertainment)

a.evoking strong interest, excitement, or suspense

Das Buch war so spannend, dass ich es in einer Nacht ausgelesen habe.The book was so exciting that I finished it in one night.

b.making someone curious about an outcome

Der Film bleibt bis zum Ende spannend.The film remains suspenseful until the end.

Adjective Forms

Positivespannend
Comparativespannender
Superlativespannendsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "spannend" mean in English?
"spannend" means exciting, suspenseful, or thrilling. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "spannend"?
"spannend" is pronounced /ˈʃpanənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "spannend"?
The comparative of "spannend" is "spannender" and the superlative is "spannendsten".
What part of speech is "spannend"?
"spannend" is a adjective in German.

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