Polyglot Dictionary

reißen

/ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩/

verb B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present: reißt
past: riss
perfect: hat/ist gerissen

Meaning

to tear, to rip
- Das Seil riss unter der Last.
  
  The rope tore under the load.
- Das Seil riss plötzlich in der Mitte. Der Kletterer stürzte nicht, weil er gesichert war.
  
  The rope suddenly tore in the middle. The climber did not fall because he was secured.

Practice

1 What does reißen mean?

2 Fill the gap: Das Seil ___ unter der Last.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches reißen?

See also

Riss

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Last updated 2026-09-19