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Detailed Translations for tension from English to Dutch

tension:

tension [the ~] noun

  1. the tension (tightness; strain; tenseness)
    de spanning; de strakheid; de gespannenheid
  2. the tension (nervousness)
    de nervositeit; de zenuwachtigheid

Translation Matrix for tension:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
gespannenheid strain; tenseness; tension; tightness burden; strain; stress; tenseness; tightness
nervositeit nervousness; tension
spanning strain; tenseness; tension; tightness burden; stress
strakheid strain; tenseness; tension; tightness
zenuwachtigheid nervousness; tension nervousness
- latent hostility; stress; tautness; tenseness; tensity
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- elasticity; resilience

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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:

tension
noun
  1. psychological state
  2. state of an elastic object
  3. voltage
tension
noun
  1. mechanische spanning
  2. emotionele spanning
  3. druk

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
tension tonus TonusMedizin: Grad des ständigen Spannungszustandes von lebendem Gewebe, Organen oder Organteilen, insbesondere der Muskeln, Gefäße und Nerven
tension spanning tension — État de ce qui est tendu (sens général)

tension form of tense:


Translation Matrix for tense:

VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- strain; tense up
AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
gespannen strained; stressed; tense; uptight
ModifierRelated TranslationsOther Translations
gestressd strained; stressed; tense; uptight
opgejaagd strained; stressed; tense; uptight
spannende exciting; tense; thrilling
zinderende 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
verb
  1. make or become tense
tense
adjective
  1. strak uitgerekt
  2. ongemakkelijk, blijk gevend van stress, het punt van (uit-)barsten naderend

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
tense tijd TempusLinguistik, speziell Grammatik: Eigenschaft, grammatische Kategorie des Verbs zur Anzeige einer Zeit oder Zeitstufe
tense verbinden; zwachtelen; inzwachtelen; omzwachtelen; nauwer aanhalen; opwinden; spannen; strekken; uitrekken bander — (familier, fr) Occitanie|fr exaspérer, gonfler.
tense samentrekken crisper — Contracter.
tense abrupt; bruusk; kortaf; gespannen; ingespannen; pakkend; spannend; strak; houterig; star; stijf; stram; stug; steil raide — Traductions à trier suivant le sens
tense nauwer aanhalen; opwinden; spannen; strekken; uitrekken raidirtendre ou étendre avec force ; rendre raide.
tense nauwer aanhalen; opwinden; spannen; strekken; uitrekken remonter — Traductions à trier suivant le sens
tense nauwer aanhalen; opwinden; spannen; strekken; uitrekken; dringen; drukken; knellen; persen; pressen; aandrukken; bijschuiven; insluiten; opsluiten; wegbergen; wegsluiten; bergen; opbergen; aaneensluiten; binden; verdichten serrer — Renfermer, ranger, mettre en lieu sûr, à l’abri. (Sens général).
tense nauwer aanhalen; opwinden; spannen; strekken; uitrekken tendreétirer un fil, une corde, une surface; tirer une corde par plusieurs côtés pour la rendre raide ; étirer une peau.

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