No. 5,051 in German
anspannung
Tension or strain.
In a sentence
Die Anspannung vor der Prüfung war deutlich spürbar.
The tension before the exam was clearly noticeable.
Here, 'Anspannung' is used to describe a feeling of nervousness and stress experienced in anticipation of an event.
Während des Meetings war die Anspannung im Raum förmlich zu greifen.
During the meeting, the tension in the room was almost tangible.
Here, 'Anspannung' refers to a palpable emotional atmosphere among people, denoting stress or unease collectively felt.
Nach dem langen Training ließ die körperliche Anspannung endlich nach.
After the long training, the physical tension finally subsided.
In this context, 'Anspannung' is applied to describe physical exertion or strain that decreases after effort.
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