No. 4,134 in German
angespannt
Tense or strained.
In a sentence
Die Atmosphäre im Raum war angespannt.
The atmosphere in the room was tense.
In this sentence, 'angespannt' describes the mood or atmosphere in the room, indicating tension or discomfort.
Er hat ein angespanntes Verhältnis zu seinem Bruder.
He has a strained relationship with his brother.
Here, 'angespannt' characterizes the relationship, suggesting a lack of ease and underlying issues.
Während der Verhandlung war er angespannt und nervös.
During the trial, he was tense and nervous.
In this example, 'angespannt' refers to a personal emotional state, denoting nervousness or stress.
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