Riss

See also: riss, rīss, riß, and Riß

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle High German riss, from Old High German riz.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʀɪs/
  • Rhymes: -ɪs
  • Audio(file)

Noun

Riss m (genitive Risses, plural Risse)

  1. fissure, crack
  2. rift, split, tear
  3. prey killed by a predatory animal
    Der Leopard brachte seinen Riss in Sicherheit. ― The leopard brought his kill to a safe place.

Declension
Declension of Riss
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Riss die Risse
genitive eines des Risses der Risse
dative einem dem Riss,
Risse1		 den Rissen
accusative einen den Riss die Risse
1Now uncommon, see notes

Further reading
  • “Riss” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Riss in Duden online

Hunsrik

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ris/

Noun

Riss m (plural Riss, diminutive Rissje)

  1. crack, fissure

Further reading
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