Vocabulary
der
Abriss
/ˈapˌʁɪs/· noun· Pl. die Abrisse
demolition; outline, summary
Der Abriss — of a building; and in academic titles: a brief outline.
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- Singular
- der Abriss
- Plural
- die Abrisse
- Genitiv
- des Abrisses
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Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
Abriss
demolition
Der Abriss der Stadtmauer dauerte Jahre.
The demolition of the city wall took years.
Word family
Abrissabreißento demolishdie Abrissbirnewrecking ballabrissreiffit only for demolition
Common combinations
- der Abriss eines Gebäudesthe demolition of a building
- vom Abriss bedrohtthreatened with demolition
- ein kurzer Abrissa short outline
Real examples
- Der Abriss des alten Bahnhofs beginnt im Mai.The demolition of the old station begins in May.
- Viele Bürger protestierten gegen den Abriss.Many citizens protested against the demolition.
- Das Kapitel bietet einen Abriss der Nachkriegszeit.The chapter offers an outline of the post-war period.
