umgerissen

knocked over; knocked down

English translations

  1. 01

    overwhelmed

  2. 02

    knocked out

  3. 03

    floored

  4. 04

    stunned

  5. 05

    defeated

Word details

German meaning
Etwas zu Fall gebracht oder zerstört.
English meaning
Knocked down, torn down
Synonym
gefällt, gestürzt
German example
Der Sturm hat viele Bäume umgerissen.
English example
The storm knocked down many trees.

Example sentences with “umgerissen”

  1. Er hat die Vase umgerissen. (He knocked over the vase.)

Frequently asked questions

Difference between 'umgerissen' and 'niedergerissen'?

'Umgerissen' means knocked over (accidentally or physically), while 'niedergerissen' means demolished (like a building).