eröffnen/ɛɐ̯ˈʔœfnən/to open; to inaugurate; to start (formally)
eröffnen is a German verb that means to open, to inaugurate, or to start (formally). It is pronounced /ɛɐ̯ˈʔœfnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "eröffnete" and the past participle is "eröffnet".
Definitions
1.to begin or start something officially, usually with a ceremony(official start)
a.to formally open an event, building, etc.
Die Bürgermeisterin eröffnete die neue Bibliothek mit einer Rede.—The mayor opened the new library with a speech.
b.to officially start a meeting or proceedings
Der Vorsitzende eröffnete die Sitzung um 9 Uhr.—The chairperson opened the meeting at 9 o'clock.
2.to make something accessible or possible(figurative, to make possible)
a.to create a new opportunity or possibility
Das neue Gesetz eröffnet viele Chancen für Start-ups.—The new law creates many opportunities for start-ups.
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, to inaugurate, or to start (formally). 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.
