angespannt

tense, on edge, under strain

adjective AHN-geh-shpant Rare

Usage Note

angespannt describes a state of emotional or physical tension, as in die Lage ist angespannt (the situation is tense). Applied to a person, it implies visible stress or nervous alertness.

Examples

"Angespannt wartete sie vor der Tür auf das Ergebnis des Gesprächs."

Natural Translation

She waited tensely in front of the door for the outcome of the conversation.

Literal Translation

Tense waited she in-front-of the door for the result of-the conversation.

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