German Word: reißen
English Meaning: 1. to break, to snap 2. to yank, to pull

Word Forms: gerissen, gerissene, reiß, reiße, reißend, reißende, reißenden, reißender, reißendes, reißest, reißet, reisst, reißt, riß, riss, risse, rissen, rissest, risset, risst, rißt

Example Sentences:

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Dieses Seil ist zu schwach. Es wird bald reißen.
This rope is too weak. It will snap soon.
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Der Dieb riss ihr ihre Handtasche von der Schulter
The thief yanked her handbag off her shoulder.
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