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torn

torn

Meaning of torn

English

ripped into pieces rather than cut

Deutsch

in Stücke geteilt oder mit einem Loch im Stoff

torn

Pronunciation

British English
/tɔːn/
American English
/tɔrn/

torn with German translation

torn usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

My shirt is torn.

Mein Hemd ist zerrissen.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The old curtain is torn.

Der alte Vorhang ist zerrissen.

torn synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between torn, ripped, tattered, and shredded

R
🇬🇧English
ripped

More informal, suggests a sharp pull: ripped jeans

often

ENHis jeans got ripped on the fence.

Advanced: broader words

T
🇬🇧English
tattered

Old and torn in many places

rare word

ENThe old flag was tattered after the storm.

S
🇬🇧English
shredded

Torn into thin strips

rare word

ENThe dog left the newspaper shredded on the floor.

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torn belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does torn mean?

ripped into pieces rather than cut

How do you pronounce torn?

torn is pronounced [tɔːn].

How is torn used in a sentence?

Mein Hemd ist zerrissen. Translation: My shirt is torn.

Is torn part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?

Yes, torn can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is torn part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, torn can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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