öffnen
Meaning and Usage
"Öffnen" is a German verb that means "to open." It is used to describe the action of creating an opening or access to something that is closed or sealed.
Linguistic Analysis
"Öffnen" is an infinitive form of the verb. It is derived from the Old High German word "oufan" and is related to the English word "open."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "öffnen" is closely related to its English counterpart "open," both in meaning and linguistic origins.
Cultural Context
In German-speaking countries, the concept of punctuality and adherence to opening and closing times is important. Therefore, knowing how to "öffnen" (open) and "schließen" (close) is an essential part of daily life.
Example Sentences
- Kannst du bitte das Fenster öffnen? (Can you please open the window?)
- Sie öffnet die Tür mit dem Schlüssel. (She opens the door with the key.)
Memory Tips
Associate "öffnen" with the English word "open" to make it easier to remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Öffnung (the opening)
- aufmachen (to open) - a more colloquial synonym for "öffnen"
- schließen (to close)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
N/A - "öffnen" is a verb and does not have a gender or plural form.
Conjugation (for verbs)
- ich öffne (I open)
- du öffnest (you open)
- er/sie/es öffnet (he/she/it opens)
- wir öffnen (we open)
- ihr öffnet (you open - plural)
- sie öffnen (they open)