VERB
offenbaren/ˈɔfn̩baːʁən/to reveal; to disclose; to make manifest
offenbaren is a German verb that means to reveal, to disclose, or to make manifest. It is pronounced /ˈɔfn̩baːʁən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "offenbarte" and the past participle is "offenbart".
Definitions
1.to make something known that was hidden, often through divine action(religion, revelation)
a.to disclose or reveal something spiritual or previously unknown
Gott offenbart seinen Willen den Menschen.—God reveals his will to humankind.
2.to reveal or admit something openly(general, formal)
a.to make information or feelings public or visible
Er offenbarte seine wahren Gefühle vor allen Anwesenden.—He revealed his true feelings in front of everyone.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | offenbaren |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | offenbare |
| Present (du) | offenbarst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | offenbart |
| Preterite (ich) | offenbarte |
| Participle II | offenbart |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | offenbarte |
| Imperative (singular) | offenbare |
| Imperative (plural) | offenbart |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "offenbaren" mean in English?
- "offenbaren" means to reveal, to disclose, or to make manifest. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "offenbaren"?
- "offenbaren" is pronounced /ˈɔfn̩baːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "offenbaren"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "offenbaren" is "offenbart", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "offenbaren"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "offenbaren" becomes "offenbarte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "offenbaren"?
- "offenbaren" is a verb in German.
