ADJECTIVE
gerissen/ɡəˈʁɪsn̩/shrewd; sly; torn
gerissen is a German adjective that means shrewd, sly, or torn. It is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɪsn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "gerissener" and "gerissensten".
Definitions
1.shrewd, cunning, crafty(figurative, personality)
a.describes someone who is clever and sly in achieving their goals
Er ist ein sehr gerissener Geschäftsmann.—He is a very shrewd businessman.
2.torn, ripped (as participle of 'reißen')(literal, physical)
a.describes something that is physically torn
Der Brief ist in zwei Stücke gerissen.—The letter has been torn in two pieces.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | gerissen |
|---|---|
| Comparative | gerissener |
| Superlative | gerissensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gerissen" mean in English?
- "gerissen" means shrewd, sly, or torn. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "gerissen"?
- "gerissen" is pronounced /ɡəˈʁɪsn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "gerissen"?
- The comparative of "gerissen" is "gerissener" and the superlative is "gerissensten".
- What part of speech is "gerissen"?
- "gerissen" is a adjective in German.
