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
| 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. 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.
