VERB
reißen/ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩/to tear; to rip; to break (suddenly)
reißen is a German verb that means to tear, to rip, or to break (suddenly). It is pronounced /ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "riss" and the past participle is "gerissen".
Definitions
1.to tear or rip something forcibly(physical/material)
a.to cause something to come apart by force
Er reißt das Papier in zwei Stücke.—He tears the paper into two pieces.
2.to break or burst suddenly(figurative)
a.to suddenly break (rope, relationship, patience, etc.)
Die Geduld reißt ihm langsam.—He is slowly losing his patience.
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 to break (suddenly). 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.
