No. 2,584 in German
angespannte
"Angespannte" means "tense" or "strained" in English.
In a sentence
Die Atmosphäre im Raum war angespannt, da niemand wusste, was der Chef sagen würde.
The atmosphere in the room was tense because nobody knew what the boss would say.
In this sentence, 'angespannt' is used as an adjective to describe the mood or environment, conveying a sense of tension or unease.
Er zeigte eine angespanntes Lächeln, als er den Raum betrat.
He showed a tense smile as he entered the room.
Here, 'angespannt' modifies the noun 'Lächeln' (smile), describing the smile as being strained or forced, reflecting inner discomfort or pressure.
Nach einem langen Verhandlungstag war er geistig und körperlich angespannt.
After a long day of negotiations, he was mentally and physically tense.
In this example, 'angespannt' is used to describe the state of a person, indicating mental and physical strain due to prolonged effort or stress.
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