No. 10,703 in German
rissen
"Rissen" is the past tense of "reißen," meaning "tore" or "ripped."
In a sentence
Die Kinder rissen das Papier in kleine Stücke.
The children tore the paper into small pieces.
'Rissen' refers to the action of tearing something apart forcefully, describing physical activity.
Die Erdbeben rissen große Löcher in die Straße.
The earthquakes tore large holes into the road.
'Rissen' in this case is used to describe the destructive force of natural phenomena.
Die Soldaten rissen die Flagge vom Mast.
The soldiers tore the flag from the mast.
'Rissen' here describes the deliberate pulling or forceful removal of an object.
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