der Riss
Translation
crack, tear, fissure, rift
Examples
Die Wand hat tiefe Risse.
The wall has deep cracks.
Es gab einen Riss in ihrer Freundschaft.
There was a rift in their friendship.
Grammar Patterns
to get cracks in ((sth.)) The wall is getting cracks.
a crack/rift in ((sth.)) There is a rift in the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Spalt (gap), die Fuge (joint); Antonyms: das Ganze (the whole)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'reißen' (to tear, to rip). A 'Riss' is the result of something being torn.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'rip' or 'risk'. A crack in the ice is a 'risk'.