klingt spannend
The English phrase "sounds exciting" can be translated into German as klingt spannend.
This phrase is used to express that a described plan or idea seems interesting and promising.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the third-person singular verb klingt (sounds) and the adjective spannend (exciting/thrilling).
Which one should you use?
The adjective spannend implies that something is interesting or suspenseful, such as a movie or a plan. In contrast, aufregend can sometimes imply that something is turbulent or even unsettling.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a complete sentence, you often add the pronoun das (that) or es (it) at the beginning to form Das klingt spannend.
Did you know?
- If a German speaker says Das ist ja spannend with a specific falling intonation, they might actually be being sarcastic. In this context, it can be a polite way of saying they find the topic incredibly boring.
- The adjective spannend shares a root with the German word for 'to tighten' or 'to stretch', such as a rope. This creates a mental image of something being so interesting that it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
- In German professional or academic environments, spannend is often used where an English speaker would say 'challenging' or 'intellectually stimulating'.
Examples in context
- Die neue Jobmöglichkeit klingt aufregend. Ich würde gerne mehr darüber erfahren.The new job opportunity sounds exciting. I'd like to learn more about it.
- Das Konzert nächste Woche hört sich spannend an. Ich kann es kaum erwarten!The concert next week sounds thrilling. I can't wait!
- Das klingt spannend.That sounds exciting.
- Dein Plan klingt spannend.Your plan sounds exciting.
- Die neue Reise klingt spannend.The new trip sounds exciting.
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are discussing a weekend trip.
- LauraWir könnten am Wochenende wandern gehen.We could go hiking on the weekend.
- JulianDas klingt spannend!That sounds exciting!
- LauraSoll ich die Route planen?Should I plan the route?
- JulianJa, bitte mach das.Yes, please do that.
