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Spannend - translation, pronunciation and examples

spannend
[ˈʃpanənd]

exciting

🇩🇪 German
[ˈʃpanənd]
Meaning of spannend

causing excitement

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Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation[ˈʃpanənd]
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How important is this wordvery often
exciting

When to use spannend

exciting trip

spannende Reise

exciting news

spannende Neuigkeiten

exciting game

spannendes Spiel

exciting event

spannende Veranstaltung

exciting offer

spannendes Angebot

spannend usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Das Buch ist wirklich spannend.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der Film war von Anfang bis Ende spannend.

Similar words

spannend

Causes strong excitement, interest, or thrill; the closest general match to “exciting”.

fesselnd

Especially for something that strongly holds attention and keeps you hooked; a bit more “captivating” than just exciting.

interessant

Weaker meaning: simply “interesting,” not necessarily thrilling or exciting.

packend

Very gripping and attention-holding; often used for a story, game, or event that is hard to stop following.

anregend

More about stimulating thoughts, ideas, or activity; less “thrilling” and more “invigorating” or “stimulating”.

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spannend belongs to the topic "Tourism and Adventures". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

spannendexciting
Duscheshower
Aufzugelevator
Handtuchtowel
FernseherTV
Aussichtview
Frühstückbreakfast

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What's the difference between spannend / fesselnd / interessant / packend / anregend

🇩🇪German
spannend

Causes strong excitement, interest, or thrill; the closest general match to “exciting”.

B1Very Often

Die Safari war aufregend und wir haben viele Tiere gesehen.

Сафари было захватывающим, и мы увидели много животных.

🇩🇪German

Especially for something that strongly holds attention and keeps you hooked; a bit more “captivating” than just exciting.

B1Often

Der Film war so fesselnd, dass niemand im Saal aufstand.

Фильм был настолько захватывающим, что никто в зале не встал.

🇩🇪German

Weaker meaning: simply “interesting,” not necessarily thrilling or exciting.

B1Very Often

Das Museum war interessant, aber nicht besonders aufregend.

Музей был интересным, но не особенно захватывающим.

🇩🇪German

Very gripping and attention-holding; often used for a story, game, or event that is hard to stop following.

B1Often

Das Spiel war packend bis zur letzten Minute.

Игра была захватывающей до последней минуты.

A
🇩🇪German
anregend

More about stimulating thoughts, ideas, or activity; less “thrilling” and more “invigorating” or “stimulating”.

B1Often

Die Diskussion war anregend und wir hatten viele neue Ideen.

Дискуссия была стимулирующей, и у нас появилось много новых идей.

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spannend translation: exciting. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce spannend

[ˈʃpanənd]

spannend translation

exciting

spannend examples

Das Buch ist wirklich spannend.

spannend transcription

[ˈʃpanənd]

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spannend meaning: what does it mean?

etwas, das starke Spannung, Interesse oder Begeisterung hervorruft

spannend pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

spannend is pronounced as [ˈʃpanənd]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

spannend definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Das Buch ist wirklich spannend. Translation: Эта книга правда захватывающая.

Is spannend part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

Yes, spannend (exciting) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is spannend part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, spannend (exciting) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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