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
| Infinitive | abreißen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | reiße ab |
| Present (du) | reißt ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | reißt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | riss ab |
| Participle II | abgerissen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | risse ab |
| Imperative (singular) | reiß ab |
| Imperative (plural) | reißt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
