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crack in German

crack in German is Riss, Spalt, Sprung — crack means to break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.

crack in German

Riss
noun
A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
Spalt
noun
A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
Sprung
noun
A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
Ritze
noun
A thin and usually jagged space opened in a previously solid material.
Crack
noun
(obsolete) One who excels; the best, especially a winning racehorse.
Spalte
noun
Ritze
noun
Krachen
noun
(onomatopoeia) The sharp sound made when solid material breaks.
Knacks
noun
(onomatopoeia) The sharp sound made when solid material breaks.
Knall
noun
(onomatopoeia) The sharp sound made when solid material breaks.
Crack
noun
(computing) A program or procedure designed to circumvent restrictions or usage limits on software.
Knacks
noun
(archaic) A mental flaw; a touch of craziness; partial insanity.
einreißen
verb
(intransitive) To form cracks.
bersten
verb
(intransitive) To break apart under force, stress, or pressure.
knallen
verb
knacken
verb
(transitive) To overcome a security system or component.

What does "crack" mean?

  1. verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
    "The old vase cracked when it was dropped."
  2. verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
    "Scientists finally cracked the code after years of research."
  3. verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
    "After hours of interrogation, the suspect finally cracked and confessed."
  4. verb To make a joke.
    "She cracked a joke about the weather and the whole table laughed."
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crack in a sentence

  • The old vase cracked when it was dropped.
  • Ice on the pond began to crack under his weight.
  • Scientists finally cracked the code after years of research.
  • It took me an hour to crack the puzzle in the newspaper.

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What is "crack" in German?
"crack" in German is Riss, Spalt, Sprung. crack means: To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
How do you use "crack" in a sentence?
Example: "The old vase cracked when it was dropped." In German, "crack" is Riss, Spalt, Sprung.
Are there other ways to say "crack" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "crack": Riss, Spalt, Sprung, Ritze, Crack, Spalte.
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