spændes

Spændes is the present passive form of the Danish verb spænde, meaning to tighten, fasten, or stretch. It is used to describe an action that is performed on the subject, rather than by the subject. In Danish, the active present tense is spænder (he tightens), while the present passive is spændes.

Grammatical notes: Spænde is transitive; active forms include spænder, spændte, har spændt. The passive present is spændes, and the passive past is typically expressed with blev spændt (was tightened). For example: Rebet spændes for at holde sejlet på plads. The passive form is common in instructions and technical contexts.

Usage and contexts: Spændes occurs in mechanical, nautical, construction, and textile contexts, whenever a component is tightened or secured with a strap, rope, belt, or fastener. It may describe tightening tension, securing cargo, or adjusting equipment. The related noun spænde refers to the fastener or clasp.

Etymology and related terms: Spænde derives from older Nordic and Danish roots meaning to draw tight. Related terms include stramme (to tighten) and spænde in various tenses; spændes is specifically the present passive form used when the action is received by the subject.