VERB

öffnen/ˈœfnən/to open

öffnen is a German verb that means to open. 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; to make accessible(general use)

a.to cause an object (such as a door, window, etc.) to be open

Kannst du bitte das Fenster öffnen?Can you please open the window?

b.to open (a business, event, etc.) for use or participation

Der Laden öffnet um neun Uhr.The shop opens at nine o'clock.

Conjugation

Infinitiveöffnen
Present (ich)öffne
Present (du)öffnest
Present (er/sie/es)öffnet
Preterite (ich)öffnete
Participle IIgeöffnet
Konjunktiv II (ich)öffnete
Imperative (singular)öffne
Imperative (plural)öffnet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "öffnen" mean in English?
"öffnen" means to open. 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.

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