De spanning
Example: De spanning in de film hield me de hele tijd geboeid.
Definition
"De spanning" refers to the tension or suspense experienced, often in a story or situation, which keeps someone interested or anxious about what will happen next. For example, in the phrase 'De spanning in de film hield me de hele tijd geboeid,' it denotes the captivating suspense in the film.
Etymology
The term "de spanning" originates from the Dutch verb 'spannen,' meaning to stretch or tighten. Over time, it evolved to describe the feeling of mental or emotional tension, much like a stretched string creating suspense or excitement.
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"De spanning" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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