spannend
exciting, thrilling, intriguing
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃpanənt/
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Cultural Note
Spannend (literally 'tension-creating') is one of the best dating compliments in German. Telling someone 'Ich finde dich spannend' means you find them intellectually stimulating and intriguing. It's more meaningful than a physical compliment in German dating culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich finde dich total spannend.
I find you totally intriguing.
Das Gespräch war unglaublich spannend.
The conversation was incredibly engaging.
Es ist so spannend, jemanden Neues kennenzulernen.
It's so exciting to get to know someone new.