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rive

to grate, to tear

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Forms of rive

Present
river
Past
rev
Perfect
har revet
verbto grate, to tear

This verb has multiple meanings, including 'to grate' (e.g., cheese) and 'to tear' (e.g., paper).

rive in a sentence

Kan du rive gulerødderne til salaten?

Can you grate the carrots for the salad?

Han kom til at rive papiret i stykker.

He accidentally tore the paper to pieces.