VERB
öffnen/ˈœfnən/to open; to unlock
öffnen is a German verb that means to open or to unlock. It is pronounced /ˈœfnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "öffnete" and the past participle is "geöffnet".
Definitions
1.to cause something to no longer be closed(action on objects)
a.to make an object (e.g., door, window, box) no longer closed
Kannst du bitte das Fenster öffnen?—Can you please open the window?
2.to make something accessible for use or participation(make accessible)
a.to allow entry or participation, make available
Die Ausstellung öffnet morgen für Besucher.—The exhibition opens to visitors tomorrow.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | öffnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | öffne |
| Present (du) | öffnest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | öffnet |
| Preterite (ich) | öffnete |
| Participle II | geöffnet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | öffnete |
| Imperative (singular) | öffne |
| Imperative (plural) | öffnet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "öffnen" mean in English?
- "öffnen" means to open or to unlock. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "öffnen"?
- "öffnen" is pronounced /ˈœfnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "öffnen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "öffnen" is "geöffnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "öffnen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "öffnen" becomes "öffnete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "öffnen"?
- "öffnen" is a verb in German.
