Tear - translation, pronunciation and examples
tear
rip apart
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When to use tear
leicht reißen
auseinanderreißen
Kleidung zerreißen
Stoff zerreißen
an der Naht reißen
tear usage examples
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general verb for making or becoming torn
to separate by pulling in opposite directions
to separate into pieces, often by itself
to tear into thin strips or destroy completely
to break into parts or open along a line
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What's the difference between tear / pull apart / come apart / shred / split / burst
general verb for making or becoming torn
She tried not to tear the paper.
Она старалась не рвать бумагу.
to separate by pulling in opposite directions
They pulled the sandwich apart.
Они разорвали бутерброд на части.
to separate into pieces, often by itself
The toy came apart in his hands.
Игрушка развалилась у него в руках.
She shredded the old receipts.
Она разорвала старые квитанции на клочки.
The seam split in his jeans.
Шов в его джинсах разошёлся.
The balloon burst.
Шарик лопнул.
to catch on something and tear slightly or catch
She snagged her skirt on a nail.
Она зацепила юбку за гвоздь и немного порвала.
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How to pronounce tear and what this word means
tear translation: рваться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce tear
/ˈtɛə(r)/
tear translation
рваться
tear examples
If you pull the seam too hard it may tear.
tear transcription
/ˈtɛə(r)/, /tu ˈtɛr/
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tear meaning: what does it mean?
rip apart
tear pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
tear is pronounced as /ˈtɛə(r)/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
tear definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
If you pull the seam too hard it may tear. Translation: Если тянуть слишком сильно, шов может порваться.
Is tear part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?
Yes, tear (рваться) can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is tear part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, tear (рваться) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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