tense moment

language: de

definitions

  1. A period of time characterized by high levels of nervousness, anxiety, or emotional strain.
    de: Angespannter Moment
  2. A situation marked by suspense, potential conflict, or the threat of sudden action.
    de: Spannungsreicher Moment

examples

  1. There was a tense moment in the waiting room before the doctor arrived.

    Es gab einen angespannten Moment im Wartezimmer, bevor der Arzt kam.

  2. The standoff between the two protesters created a very tense moment.

    Das Patt zwischen den beiden Demonstranten schuf einen sehr spannenden Moment.