spannungen

This is the 1234th most frequent German word.

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spannungen

"Spannungen" means "tensions" or "strain" in English.


Here, 'Spannungen' refers to political or social strains or conflicts.

Die Spannungen zwischen den beiden Ländern haben zugenommen.

The tensions between the two countries have increased.


In this sentence, 'Spannungen' is used in the context of electrical engineering to mean voltage.

Die elektrischen Spannungen in diesem Gerät sind sehr hoch.

The electrical voltages in this device are very high.


Here, 'Spannungen' represents inner emotional stress or anticipation.

Er spürt die emotionalen Spannungen vor der großen Präsentation.

He feels the emotional tensions before the big presentation.