tensions

Noun

Singular tension

Plural tensions

1. The plural form of tension; more than one (kind of) tension. <> tightness, mental stress.

   Ana cigaba da zaman ɗar-ɗar a wasu sassan Cameroon/Kamaru a sakamakon rikicin bayan zaɓe da ya biyo bayan nasarar Paul Bia.
   Tensions continue in some parts of Cameroon following the post-election[1] conflict that came after Paul Biya's victory. --2025-10-29 RFI Hausa

2. Here are the best Hausa equivalents for “tensions” (context-dependent):
   • tashin hankali — general unrest/strain: “Tashin hankali ya ƙaru a birnin.”
   • ɗar-ɗar — apprehension/nervous unease: “Ana ɗar-ɗar a tsakanin jama’a.”
   • rikice-rikice — turmoil/disturbances (when it’s tipping into disorder): “Rikice-rikice sun barke.”
   • tsamin dangantaka — strained relations (between groups/countries): “Tsamin dangantaka tsakanin ƙasashen biyu ya ƙaru.”
   • takaddama — dispute/friction (often political/legal): “Takaddama ta kunno kai tsakanin ɓangarorin.” Handy collocations:
   • rising tensions → tashin hankali ya ƙaru / tsamin dangantaka ya ta’azzara
   • ease/calm tensions → kwantar da hankula / rage tashin hankali / lafawar tsamin dangantaka
   • ethnic tensions → tashin hankali na kabilanci / tsamin dangantakar kabilu
   • post-election tensions → tashin hankali bayan zaɓe / ɗar-ɗar bayan zaɓe Tip: for headlines, “tashin hankali” or “ɗar-ɗar” read most naturally; for diplomacy stories, “tsamin dangantaka” is perfect. [1]