VERB

abreißen/ˈapˌʁaɪ̯sn̩/to tear down; to demolish; to tear off

abreißen is a German verb that means to tear down, to demolish, or to tear off. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʁaɪ̯sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "riss ab" and the past participle is "abgerissen".

Definitions

1.to demolish or pull down (something built)(buildings/construction)

a.to knock down or demolish a building or structure

Das alte Haus wurde letztes Jahr abgerissen.The old house was demolished last year.

2.to tear or rip off something by force(objects/material)

a.to forcibly detach or tear off a piece

Er hat ein Blatt Papier vom Block abgerissen.He tore a sheet of paper from the pad.

Conjugation

Infinitiveabreißen
Present (ich)reiße ab
Present (du)reißt ab
Present (er/sie/es)reißt ab
Preterite (ich)riss ab
Participle IIabgerissen
Konjunktiv II (ich)risse ab
Imperative (singular)reiß ab
Imperative (plural)reißt ab
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "abreißen" mean in English?
"abreißen" means to tear down, to demolish, or to tear off. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "abreißen"?
"abreißen" is pronounced /ˈapˌʁaɪ̯sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "abreißen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "abreißen" is "abgerissen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "abreißen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "abreißen" becomes "riss ab" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "abreißen"?
"abreißen" is a verb in German.

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