English–German

“crack” in German

German

Alsoknacken

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɪs/

Example

In der Wand sind Risse.

There are cracks in the wall.

Illustration for Riss (crack)

How to say “crack” in German

“Crack” in German is Riss.

A surface split that may extend visibly without dividing the object into separate pieces.

Full entry for Riss: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Riss

Nach dem Streit zeigte sich ein Riss im Vertrag.

After the dispute, a rift appeared in the contract.

Tips for using Riss

  • For a stationary location, German uses in der Wand with the dative, while movement into a wall takes in die Wand.

Other German words for “crack”

Ich knacke die Nuss.

I crack the nut.

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