angespannt
tense
Es beschreibt einen Zustand, in dem jemand nervös, unruhig oder unter Druck ist.
The German word "angespannt" is an adjective meaning "tense" or "strained". It comes from the verb "anspannen", where "spannen" means "to stretch" or "to tighten", and "an" is a prefix indicating direction or completion.
Similar words:
- gestresst (stressed)
- nervös (nervous)
- verkrampft (cramped, tense physically or emotionally)
Differences:
- angespannt emphasizes a state of tension or stress, often due to external pressure or anticipation.
- gestresst highlights stress, typically from workload or mental strain.
- nervös refers more to nervousness or anxiety linked to specific events.
- verkrampft conveys muscle tension or rigidity, sometimes mental tension but with a sense of physical stiffness.
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Examples
Die Athleten sind vor dem Rennen sehr angespannt.adjective
The athletes are very tense before the race.
Meine Nerven sind angespannt vor der Prüfung.adjective
My nerves are tense before the exam.
Viele Studenten fühlen sich angespannt wegen des Tests.adjective
Many students feel tense because of the test.
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