NOUN
Spannung/ˈʃpanʊŋ/tension; suspense; voltage
Spannung is a German noun that means tension, suspense, or voltage. It is pronounced /ˈʃpanʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Spannungen".
Definitions
1.excited or anxious interest; suspense(emotion, literature, film)
a.state of eager or anxious anticipation
Die Spannung vor dem Finale war kaum auszuhalten.—The suspense before the final was almost unbearable.
2.state of tension or strain (physical or metaphorical)(general)
a.condition of being pulled or stretched tight
Das Seil steht unter großer Spannung.—The rope is under great tension.
3.electric voltage(physics, electricity)
a.electrical potential difference
Die Batterie liefert eine Spannung von neun Volt.—The battery provides a voltage of nine volts.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Spannung | die Spannungen |
| Genitive | der Spannung | der Spannungen |
| Dative | der Spannung | den Spannungen |
| Accusative | die Spannung | die Spannungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Spannung" mean in English?
- "Spannung" means tension, suspense, or voltage. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Spannung"?
- "Spannung" is pronounced /ˈʃpanʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Spannung" der, die, or das?
- "Spannung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Spannung"?
- The plural of "Spannung" is "Spannungen".
- What part of speech is "Spannung"?
- "Spannung" is a noun in German.
