gespannt
excited · excite · taut · tense · tight
So, dass man sehr neugierig ist und wissen will, was als Nächstes passiert.
The German word "gespannt" is an adjective meaning "tense", "excited", or "eager". It comes from the verb "spannen", which means "to stretch" or "to tighten".
Words with similar meanings include:
- aufgeregt (excited, nervous)
- erwartungsvoll (expectant, eager)
- nervös (nervous)
- angespannt (tense, strained)
Difference:
- "Gespannt" often implies a positive or neutral anticipation or focused attention, such as being eager for an event.
- "Aufgeregt" stresses emotional excitement, sometimes nervousness.
- "Erwartungsvoll" emphasizes anticipation and expectation.
- "Nervös" and "angespannt" have a stronger connotation of anxiety or stress.
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Examples
Sie sind sehr gespannt, wie der Film endet.adjective
They are very excited to see how the film ends.
Sie sind sehr gespannt auf die kommenden Ereignisse.adjective
They are very excited about the upcoming events.
Die gespannte Schnur hielt das schwere Paket fest.adjective
The taut string held the heavy package firmly.
Warum herrscht heute so eine gespannte Atmosphäre?adjective
Why is there such a tense atmosphere today?
Die gespannten Saiten der Gitarre klangen wunderschön.adjective
The tight strings of the guitar sounded beautiful.
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