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English

Detailed Translations for tension from English to Swedish

tension:

tension [the ~] noun

  1. the tension (tightness; strain; tenseness)
  2. the tension (nervousness)

Translation Matrix for tension:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
anspänning strain; tenseness; tension; tightness strain; tenseness; tightness
nervösitet nervousness; tension nervousness
snävhet strain; tenseness; tension; tightness
spändhet strain; tenseness; tension; tightness
stramhet strain; tenseness; tension; tightness stringency; tightness
- latent hostility; stress; tautness; tenseness; tensity
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
spännkraft elasticity; resilience; tension
tension tension

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Related Definitions for "tension":

  1. the action of stretching something tight1
    • tension holds the belt in the pulleys1
  2. (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body1
    • the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear1
  3. feelings of hostility that are not manifest1
    • the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions1
  4. a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature)1
    • there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time1
    • there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history1
  5. (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense1
    • he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension1
  6. the physical condition of being stretched or strained1
    • it places great tension on the leg muscles1

Wiktionary Translations for tension:


Cross Translation:
FromToVia
tension anspänning Anspannung — eine psychische oder physische Belastung, aus der Nervosität hervorgeht

tension form of tense:

tense

  1. tense
  2. tense

Translation Matrix for tense:

VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- strain; tense up
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
tempus tense
tidsform tense
ModifierRelated TranslationsOther Translations
ansträngd strained; stressed; tense; uptight artificial; enforced; forced; strained; unnatural
ansträngt strained; stressed; tense; uptight artificial; enervating; enforced; fatiguing; forced; strained; tiring; trying; unnatural
spänt strained; stressed; tense; uptight fixed; set; taut
upphetsande exciting; tense; thrilling exciting; fascinating; moving; sexy; stirring; thrilling; touching
upphetsandet exciting; tense; thrilling

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Related Definitions for "tense":

  1. taut or rigid; stretched tight1
    • tense piano strings1
  2. pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')1
  3. in or of a state of physical or nervous tension1
  4. a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time1
  5. cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious1
    • he got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up1
  6. become tense, nervous, or uneasy1
    • He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room1
  7. increase the tension on1
    • alternately relax and tense your calf muscle1
    • tense the rope manually before tensing the spring1
  8. become stretched or tense or taut1
    • the bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed;1

Wiktionary Translations for tense:

tense
noun
  1. verb forms distinguishing time
adjective
  1. showing stress or strain
  2. pulled taut

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
tense tempus TempusLinguistik, speziell Grammatik: Eigenschaft, grammatische Kategorie des Verbs zur Anzeige einer Zeit oder Zeitstufe
tense spänd gespanntLinguistik, ohne Steigerung: Eigenschaft von Vokalen, die darin besteht, dass der betreffende Vokal im Vergleich mit anderen, ungespannten mit einer erhöhten Muskelanspannung erzeugt wird
tense trycka serrer — Renfermer, ranger, mettre en lieu sûr, à l’abri. (Sens général).

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Swedish

Detailed Translations for tension from Swedish to English

tension:

tension

  1. tension

Translation Matrix for tension:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
tension anspänning; nervösitet; snävhet; spändhet; stramhet
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
tension tension spännkraft