torn

• Bezeichnet etwas, das zerrissen oder zerfetzt wurde; im übertragenen Sinn beschreibt es Unentschlossenheit oder einen inneren Konflikt zwischen zwei Möglichkeiten.

Describes something that has been pulled apart or ripped; also used figuratively to describe being undecided or conflicted between two choices.

1. Jagged from injuryB1formal

   Having edges that are irregular or jagged due to being pulled apart or damaged.

   zerrissen

   • The torn fabric had frayed edges.
   • He wore a torn shirt after the accident.
   • The paper was torn and crumpled.

   Synonymelaceratedmangledmutilatedraggedrentshredded

2. Disrupted by contrary forcesB2formal

   Being pulled in different directions by opposing forces, often causing conflict or indecision.

   Zerrissen

   • She was torn between staying and leaving.
   • The country was torn by civil war.
   • He felt torn between his career and his family.

   Synonymeambivalentdividedequivocalindecisivesplitwavering

   Antonymedecisiveharmoniousresolvedsettledunited

• Verb, das das Zerreißen oder Zerteilen von etwas bezeichnet oder eine schnelle, energische Bewegung beschreibt.

A verb used to indicate the act of ripping or pulling something apart, or moving quickly and forcefully.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Rip or splitA2formal

   To pull or be pulled apart violently, often resulting in a hole or damage.

   Reißen

   • She tore the letter into pieces.
   • The fabric tore when I pulled it too hard.
   • Don't tear the wrapping paper; open it carefully.

   Synonymerendripruptureshred

   Antonymefixmendrepair

2. Move quicklyB1informal

   To go or run very fast, often in a reckless manner.

   Rasen

   • He tore down the street to catch the bus.
   • She tore into the room, slamming the door.
   • The car tore around the corner at high speed.

   Synonymeboltcareerchargedashflyracerushshootspeedzoom

   Antonymeamblecrawlcreepplodsaunterstrolltrudge

3. Produce tearsB1informal

   To shed tears from the eyes due to emotion or irritation.

   Weinen

   • The sad movie made her tear up.
   • He tore up when he heard the news.
   • The onions made my eyes tear.

   Synonymebawlblubbercrygrievelamentmournsobwailweepwhimper

Phrasal-Variantentear awaytear downtear intotear offtear up