NOUN

Abrißdemolition; summary (rare); sketch (rare)

Abriß is a German noun that means demolition, summary (rare), or sketch (rare).

Definitions

1.the act of tearing down or demolishing a building(construction)

a.demolition of a structure or building

Der Abriß des alten Hauses beginnt nächste Woche.The demolition of the old house begins next week.

2.a short summary or outline (mostly outdated/rarer use)(rare, summary)

a.brief, schematic overview

Ein kurzer Abriß der Geschichte Deutschlands wurde vorgestellt.A short summary of German history was presented.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Abrisse
Genitive
Dative
Accusative

Frequently asked questions

What does "Abriß" mean in English?
"Abriß" means demolition, summary (rare), or sketch (rare). It is a German noun.
What part of speech is "Abriß"?
"Abriß" is a noun in German.

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