No. 3,232 in Dutch
gespannen
Tense or nervous.
In a sentence
Ik voel me gespannen voor het examen.
I feel tense about the exam.
In this sentence, "gespannen" is used to describe an emotion of nervousness or anxiety experienced before a challenging situation.
De snaar van de gitaar is te gespannen.
The guitar string is too tight.
Here, "gespannen" refers to the physical state of being stretched or taut.
Er heerste een gespannen sfeer tijdens de vergadering.
There was a tense atmosphere during the meeting.
In this context, "gespannen" is used metaphorically to indicate an uncomfortable or strained social interaction.
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