VERB

eröffnen/ɛɐ̯ˈʔœfnən/to open; to inaugurate; to launch

eröffnen is a German verb that means to open, to inaugurate, or to launch. 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(events, places)

a.to officially begin an event or open a new place for the first time

Die Bürgermeisterin eröffnete das neue Museum mit einer Rede.The mayor inaugurated the new museum with a speech.

2.to begin or start (a conversation, discussion, series of actions)(conversations, series, actions)

a.to commence or initiate something immaterial

Er eröffnete das Gespräch mit einer Frage.He started the conversation with a question.

Conjugation

Infinitiveeröffnen
Present (ich)eröffne
Present (du)eröffnest
Present (er/sie/es)eröffnet
Preterite (ich)eröffnete
Participle IIeröffnet
Konjunktiv II (ich)eröffnete
Imperative (singular)eröffne
Imperative (plural)eröffnet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "eröffnen" mean in English?
"eröffnen" means to open, to inaugurate, or to launch. 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.

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