VERB
reißen/ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩/to tear; to rip; (suddenly) to pull apart
reißen is a German verb that means to tear, to rip, or (suddenly) to pull apart. It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "riss" and the past participle is "gerissen".
Definitions
1.to tear or rip something by force(physical action)
a.to separate or damage by pulling sharply
Ich habe das Papier aus Versehen zerrissen.—I accidentally tore the paper.
2.to pull or jerk something or someone violently or suddenly(sudden movement)
a.to pull or jerk suddenly
Die Strömung riss das Boot mit sich.—The current swept the boat along.
3.to burst or break apart, often suddenly (also: break off contact, fail)(reflexive, figurative)
a.to snap; to end abruptly
Die Verbindung riss plötzlich ab.—The connection was suddenly cut off.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | reißen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | reiße |
| Present (du) | reißt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | reißt |
| Preterite (ich) | riss |
| Participle II | gerissen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | risse |
| Imperative (singular) | reiße |
| Imperative (plural) | reißt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "reißen" mean in English?
- "reißen" means to tear, to rip, or (suddenly) to pull apart. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "reißen"?
- "reißen" is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "reißen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "reißen" is "gerissen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "reißen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "reißen" becomes "riss" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "reißen"?
- "reißen" is a verb in German.
