German Word · Intermediate
losreißen
to break loose, tear oneself away
Pronunciation: /ˈloːsˌʁai̯sn̩/
Meaning
to break loose, tear oneself away
Example
Jäh, fast feindselig riss er sich aus ihren Armen los, denn der Gedanke, er könnte den Messias versäumt haben um eines Weibes willen, machte ihn furchterfüllt und wild.
Suddenly, almost antagonistically, he tore himself away from her arms, for the thought that he might have missed the Messiah because of a woman filled him with fear and fury.
Practice tips
- Practice losreißen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.