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.electrical potential difference (voltage)(physics; electricity)
a.difference in electric potential between two points
Die Spannung zwischen den Polen beträgt 230 Volt.—The voltage between the poles is 230 volts.
2.mental or emotional strain; stress; tension(psychology; everyday life)
a.state of strained relations or nervousness
Es herrschten Spannungen zwischen den Kollegen.—There were tensions between the colleagues.
3.suspense; excitement(literature; film; story)
a.the anticipation or excitement in a story
Der Film war voller Spannung bis zum Ende.—The film was full of suspense until the end.
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.
