No. 2,714 in German
gespannt
"Gespannt" means "excited" or "curious," sometimes "tense" depending on context.
In a sentence
Ich bin gespannt auf die Ergebnisse.
I am excited to see the results.
Here, 'gespannt' is used in the sense of being curious or eager to know something.
Der Draht war so stark gespannt, dass er zu reißen drohte.
The wire was so tightly stretched that it was about to snap.
In this context, 'gespannt' describes a physical state of being stretched tightly.
Die gespannte Atmosphäre im Raum ließ niemanden entspannt sein.
The tense atmosphere in the room left no one relaxed.
Here, 'gespannt' conveys a feeling of tension or strain, often in a situation or environment.
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