Die Spannung
Example: Die Spannung im Stromkreis muss genau gemessen werden.
Definition
"Die Spannung" in technical contexts refers to the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, which drives the flow of electric current. It is essential for powering devices and must be accurately measured to ensure proper circuit function.
Etymology
The German word "die Spannung" comes from the verb 'spannen,' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to tension.' Originally, it described physical tension or strain, but in electrical terminology, it evolved to represent the 'tension' or 'pressure' of electric potential between two points.
Learn to use this word actively
"Die Spannung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select German as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
