This is the 10703rd most frequent German word.
rissen
"Rissen" is the past tense of "reißen," meaning "tore" or "ripped."
'Rissen' refers to the action of tearing something apart forcefully, describing physical activity.
Die Kinder rissen das Papier in kleine Stücke.
The children tore the paper into small pieces.
'Rissen' in this case is used to describe the destructive force of natural phenomena.
Die Erdbeben rissen große Löcher in die Straße.
The earthquakes tore large holes into the road.
'Rissen' here describes the deliberate pulling or forceful removal of an object.