die Ritze
Translation
crack, crevice, chink, slit
Examples
Durch die Ritze in der Wand zog es.
There was a draft from the crack in the wall.
Er schob den Zettel durch die Ritze unter der Tür.
He pushed the note through the crack under the door.
Grammar Patterns
((through sth.)) through a crack The wind whistles through the cracks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spalt (gap), Fuge (joint), Riss (tear, crack)
Etymology
Related to 'reißen' (to tear, rip). A 'Ritze' is something that has been slightly torn or ripped open.
Memory Tips
Imagine a mouse 'ritzing' (scratching) a 'Ritze' (crack) in the wall to get through.