German Word of the Day
öffnen
/ÖFF-nen/ • verb — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to open (something)
Examples
- Können Sie das Fenster öffnen?
(Can you open the window?) - Ich öffne die Tür für dich.
(I'll open the door for you.) - Das Geschäft öffnet um neun Uhr.
(The shop opens at nine o'clock.)
Synonyms
- aufmachen
- aufschließen
A common everyday verb used when making something accessible (doors, windows, packages, files). 'aufmachen' is more casual; 'aufschließen' usually means to unlock with a key.
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