Reißen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Reißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "tear", "rip" or "break".

Essential properties of "reißen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: reißen
  • Simple past: riss
  • Participle: gerissen

See full conjugation of reißen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "reißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To break or tear with force"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat das Papier in zwei Hälften gerissen.He tore the paper in half.
  2. Der Hund reißt an der Leine.The dog pulls on the leash.
  3. Sie hat das alte Foto gerissen.She tore the old photo.

2.) "To pull something out of its place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er riss das Unkraut aus dem Boden.He pulled the weed out of the ground.
  2. Sie riss das Buch aus seinen Händen.She snatched the book from his hands.
  3. Der Sturm riss die Äste von den Bäumen.The storm tore the branches from the trees.

3.) "Move something abruptly"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fahrer riss das Lenkrad zur Seite.The driver yanked the steering wheel to the side.
  2. Er riss die Tür auf.He yanked the door open.
  3. Sie riss das Fenster auf.She yanked the window open.

4.) "Tear something accidentally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat seine Hose gerissen.He tore his pants.
  2. Das Seil riss plötzlich.The rope snapped suddenly.
  3. Der Ärmel des Hemdes riss ein.The sleeve of the shirt tore.

5.) "Be emotionally torn"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie riss innerlich vor Schmerz.She was torn inside from pain.
  2. Er riss sich vor Wut.He was shattered with rage.
  3. Ihr Herz riss in zwei.Her heart broke in two.
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