GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

spannen

stretch taut; tension

Wir spannen eine Schnur zwischen die Pfosten, damit der Zaun gerade wird.

We stretch a cord between the posts to make sure the fence is straight.

feel tight

Die Haut spannt nach dem Waschen, obwohl ich eine milde Seife benutze.

My skin feels tight after washing, even though I use a mild soap.

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