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rift in German

rift in German is Riss — rift means a deep crack or split, especially in the earth or rock.

rift in German

Riss
noun
A chasm or fissure.

What does "rift" mean?

  1. noun A deep crack or split, especially in the earth or rock.
    "A rift opened in the valley floor after the earthquake."
  2. noun A serious disagreement or break in a relationship between people or groups.
    "The scandal caused a rift between the two former business partners."
  3. verb To split apart.
    "The ice sheet rifted along an ancient fault line."

rift in a sentence

  • A rift opened in the valley floor after the earthquake.
  • The scandal caused a rift between the two former business partners.
  • There has been a growing rift within the party over immigration policy.
  • The ice sheet rifted along an ancient fault line.

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What is "rift" in German?

"rift" in German is Riss. rift means: A deep crack or split, especially in the earth or rock.

How do you use "rift" in a sentence?

Example: "A rift opened in the valley floor after the earthquake." In German, "rift" is Riss.

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