Öffnung/ˈœfnʊŋ/opening; hole; gap
Öffnung is a German noun that means opening, hole, or gap. It is pronounced /ˈœfnʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Öffnungen".
Definitions
1.an open space or gap in a surface(general)
a.an aperture, hole, or gap in something
Durch die Öffnung in der Wand kam Licht herein.—Light came in through the opening in the wall.
2.point or place where something can be opened or accessed(mechanical/contextual)
a.the part of an object you open or which provides access
An der Öffnung der Flasche befindet sich ein Sicherheitsverschluss.—There is a safety cap at the opening of the bottle.
3.the act of opening; beginning of something(figurative/procedural)
a.start or initiation (of an event or process)
Die feierliche Öffnung der Ausstellung fand gestern statt.—The ceremonial opening of the exhibition took place yesterday.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Öffnung | die Öffnungen |
| Genitive | der Öffnung | der Öffnungen |
| Dative | der Öffnung | den Öffnungen |
| Accusative | die Öffnung | die Öffnungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Öffnung" mean in English?
- "Öffnung" means opening, hole, or gap. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Öffnung"?
- "Öffnung" is pronounced /ˈœfnʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Öffnung" der, die, or das?
- "Öffnung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Öffnung"?
- The plural of "Öffnung" is "Öffnungen".
- What part of speech is "Öffnung"?
- "Öffnung" is a noun in German.
