WordreißenMeaningto snapPart of speechverbPronunciationCourseGermanLessonUnfulfilled past events (wäre fast ...)Usages of reißenDem Double wäre beinahe das Seil gerissen.The stunt double's rope almost snapped.Die Szene war lebensgefährlich, denn das Kabel wäre fast gerissen.The scene was life-threatening, because the cable almost snapped.