Mitreißen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Mitreißen" is used as verb with the meaning of "enthuse", "excite" or "captivate".

Essential properties of "mitreißen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: mitreißen
  • Simple past: riss mit
  • Participle: mitgerissen

See full conjugation of mitreißen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "mitreißen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Enthuse, excite, sweep along emotionally"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Musik konnte das Publikum mitreißen.The music was able to captivate the audience.
  2. Seine Rede hat alle Zuhörer mitgerissen.His speech swept all listeners along.
  3. Der Film hat mich total mitgerissen.The film completely captivated me.

2.) "Drag along, sweep away physically"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss hat das Boot mitgerissen.The river swept the boat away.
  2. Der Sturm hat viele Bäume mitgerissen.The storm swept away many trees.
  3. Die Lawine hat alles mitgerissen.The avalanche swept everything away.
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