This is the 5051st most frequent German word.
anspannung
Tension or strain.
Here, 'Anspannung' is used to describe a feeling of nervousness and stress experienced in anticipation of an event.
Die Anspannung vor der Prüfung war deutlich spürbar.
The tension before the exam was clearly noticeable.
Here, 'Anspannung' refers to a palpable emotional atmosphere among people, denoting stress or unease collectively felt.
Während des Meetings war die Anspannung im Raum förmlich zu greifen.
During the meeting, the tension in the room was almost tangible.
In this context, 'Anspannung' is applied to describe physical exertion or strain that decreases after effort.