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
| 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 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.
