helspänn

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Swedish

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Etymology

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From hel (full) +‎ spänn (tightening), originally of a cocked firearm.

Adverb

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helspänn

  1. (preceded by or i) on edge (very tense)
    Jag satt på helspänn genom hela filmen
    I was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire movie
    Vi väntade på resultatet med nerverna på helspänn
    We awaited the result with our nerves on edge

Noun

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helspänn

  1. the state of having been fully cocked (of a firearm)

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