reißen
rip
Meaning of reißen
etwas schnell oder mit Gewalt zertrennen
to tear something quickly or violently
Pronunciation
reißen with English translation
reißen usage examples
Er reißt das Papier in Stücke.
He rips the paper into pieces.
Sie reißt das Foto in zwei Teile.
She rips the photo in two.
reißen synonyms
What's the difference between reißen, zerren, zerreißen, aufreißen, and rupfen
To pull hard or jerk violently; focuses on forceful tugging rather than the tearing result.
To tear into pieces; a very close and direct equivalent of “rip,” usually for something that gets torn apart.
To rip open suddenly or violently; often used for quickly and roughly opening something closed, like a bag, door, or wound.
To pluck or yank out in jerks, usually individual parts; often used for feathers, fur, hair, or plants.
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Questions about this word
What does reißen mean?
to tear something quickly or violently
How do you pronounce reißen?
reißen is pronounced [ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩].
How is reißen used in a sentence?
He rips the paper into pieces. Translation: Er reißt das Papier in Stücke.
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