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

• Audio:

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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.

Further reading

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

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Hunsrik

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ris/

Noun

Riss m (plural Riss, diminutive Rissje)

1. crack, fissure

Further reading

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary