VERB
aufmachen/ˈaʊ̯fˌmaxn̩/to open; to unlock; to start (a business)
aufmachen is a German verb that means to open, to unlock, or to start (a business). It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌmaxn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "machte auf" and the past participle is "aufgemacht".
Definitions
1.to open something(general)
a.to open a door, window, etc.
Kannst du bitte das Fenster aufmachen?—Can you please open the window?
2.to open/start a business(business)
a.to set up a shop, restaurant, etc.
Sie wollen bald ein Café aufmachen.—They want to open a café soon.
3.to unlock or unfasten something(colloquial)
a.to undo or loosen
Er hat seinen Gürtel aufgemacht.—He unfastened his belt.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | aufmachen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | mache auf |
| Present (du) | machst auf |
| Present (er/sie/es) | macht auf |
| Preterite (ich) | machte auf |
| Participle II | aufgemacht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | machte auf |
| Imperative (singular) | mach auf |
| Imperative (plural) | macht auf |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufmachen" mean in English?
- "aufmachen" means to open, to unlock, or to start (a business). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "aufmachen"?
- "aufmachen" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌmaxn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "aufmachen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "aufmachen" is "aufgemacht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "aufmachen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "aufmachen" becomes "machte auf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "aufmachen"?
- "aufmachen" is a verb in German.
