eröffnen/ɛɐ̯ˈʔœfnən/to open (officially); to inaugurate; to start
eröffnen is a German verb that means to open (officially), to inaugurate, or to start. It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔœfnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "eröffnete" and the past participle is "eröffnet".
Definitions
1.to officially open or inaugurate something (such as an event, exhibition, institution)(official acts/events)
a.to declare something open with a formal act
Das Museum wird morgen feierlich eröffnet.—The museum will be officially opened tomorrow.
b.to start something formally, especially a meeting
Der Vorsitzende eröffnete die Sitzung um 10 Uhr.—The chairperson opened the meeting at 10 o'clock.
2.to make something possible or accessible; to launch something new(opportunities/processes)
a.to create an opportunity, often metaphorically
Das Projekt eröffnet neue Möglichkeiten.—The project opens up new possibilities.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | eröffnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | eröffne |
| Present (du) | eröffnest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | eröffnet |
| Preterite (ich) | eröffnete |
| Participle II | eröffnet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | eröffnete |
| Imperative (singular) | eröffne |
| Imperative (plural) | eröffnet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "eröffnen" mean in English?
- "eröffnen" means to open (officially), to inaugurate, or to start. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "eröffnen"?
- "eröffnen" is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔœfnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "eröffnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "eröffnen" is "eröffnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "eröffnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "eröffnen" becomes "eröffnete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "eröffnen"?
- "eröffnen" is a verb in German.
