German Word · Intermediate
zerreißen
to rip, to tear
Pronunciation: /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩/
Meaning
to rip, to tear
Example
Es sieht aus als wäre dein Hemd zerrissen.
It looks like your shirt is torn.
Practice tips
- Practice zerreißen 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.