Norwegian Word of the Day
åpne
/ÅP-ne/ • verb — 20th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to open (something); to make accessible or not closed
Examples
- Kan du åpne vinduet?
(Can you open the window?) - Butikken åpner klokka ni.
(The store opens at nine o'clock.) - Hun åpnet brevet forsiktig.
(She opened the letter carefully.)
Synonyms
- åpne opp
- låse opp
Åpne is a common regular verb used for physical opening (doors, windows, packages) and for figurative uses (open a file, open a discussion). The past form is åpnet. Colloquially people sometimes say åpne opp for emphasis (e.g., åpne opp seg = open up emotionally).
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