Swedish Word of the Day
öppna
ÖP-pna • verb — 15th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to open (something); to make accessible or start operating
Examples
- Kan du öppna fönstret?
(Can you open the window?) - Butiken öppnar klockan nio.
(The store opens at nine o'clock.) - Jag öppnade brevet försiktigt.
(I opened the letter carefully.)
Synonyms
- slå upp
- öppna upp
Antonyms
- stänga
- stänga igen
Öppna is used for physically opening things (doors, windows, packages), for businesses or events starting (the store opens), and metaphorically (open a discussion). The past tense is öppnade and the imperative is öppna.
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