Riss
See also: riss, rīss, riß, and Riß
German
Alternative forms
- Riß
Etymology
From Middle High German riss, from Old High German riz.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʀɪs/
- Rhymes: -ɪs
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Noun
Riss m (genitive Risses, plural Risse)
- fissure, crack
- rift, split, tear
- 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 | ||||
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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)
- crack, fissure
Further reading
- Online Hunsrik Dictionary