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/ɹɪft/

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noun

Spalt, Riss

A chasm or fissure.

Examples :

"A deep rift appeared in the friendship between the two classmates after a disagreement. "

Nach einem Streit entstand ein tiefer Riss in der Freundschaft zwischen den beiden Klassenkameraden.

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noun

Lücke, Spalt

A break in the clouds, fog, mist etc., which allows light through.

Examples :

"A rift in the clouds allowed a sliver of sunshine to peek through, brightening the classroom. "

Eine Lücke in den Wolken ließ einen Sonnenstrahl hindurchscheinen und erhellte das Klassenzimmer.

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noun

Furt, seichte Stelle

A shallow place in a stream; a ford.

Examples :

"The hikers easily crossed the stream at the rift, where the water barely reached their ankles. "

Die Wanderer überquerten den Bach problemlos an der Furt, wo das Wasser kaum ihre Knöchel erreichte.

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verb

Sich spalten, aufbrechen

To form a rift; to split open.

Examples :

"The earthquake caused the ground to rift open, swallowing a small car. "

Das Erdbeben ließ den Boden aufbrechen und verschlang ein kleines Auto.

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verb

Spalten, aufspalten

To cleave; to rive; to split.

Examples :

"to rift an oak"

Eine Eiche spalten.

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verb

Aufstoßen

(obsolete outside Scotland and northern Britain) To belch.

Examples :

"The old man, struggling with indigestion, rifted loudly after his meal. "

Der alte Mann, der mit Verdauungsstörungen kämpfte, stieß nach dem Essen laut auf.

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