No. 12,722 in Swedish
spänningar
"Spänningar" in English means "tensions" or "strains."
In a sentence
Det finns politiska spänningar mellan de två länderna.
There are political tensions between the two countries.
Here, 'spänningar' refers to abstract tensions or conflicts in political contexts.
Hon kände spänningar i ryggen efter att ha lyft det tunga föremålet.
She felt tightness or strain in her back after lifting the heavy object.
In this case, 'spänningar' describes physical sensations of tightness or strain in muscles.
Romantiska spänningar kan ibland göra situationen mer komplex.
Romantic tensions can sometimes make the situation more complex.
The term 'spänningar' in this sentence refers to emotional or interpersonal tensions related to romantic interactions.
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