tense moment
definitions
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A period of time characterized by high levels of nervousness, anxiety, or emotional strain.de: Angespannter Moment
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A situation marked by suspense, potential conflict, or the threat of sudden action.de: Spannungsreicher Moment
examples
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There was a tense moment in the waiting room before the doctor arrived.
Es gab einen angespannten Moment im Wartezimmer, bevor der Arzt kam.
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The standoff between the two protesters created a very tense moment.
Das Patt zwischen den beiden Demonstranten schuf einen sehr spannenden Moment.