# zerrissen

zerrissen is a German adjective meaning “torn”. Forms: zerrissener, am zerrissensten.

## Forms

- Comparative: zerrissener
- Superlative: am zerrissensten

## Meanings

1. torn, ripped (up)

## Examples

- Der arme Hund wurde von dem Löwen regelrecht zerrissen. — The poor dog was literally torn apart by the lion.
- Die Wahrheit hat ein schönes Angesicht, aber zerrissene Kleider. — Truth has a good face, but ragged clothes.
- England war einst von einem Bürgerkrieg zerrissen. — England was once torn by civil war.
- Zerrissene Jeans sind wieder in Mode. — Ripped jeans are back in fashion.
- Toms linker Ärmel war zerrissen. — Tom's left sleeve was torn.

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