aufgeschlossen
open · open-minded
Eine Person ist offen, neugierig und interessiert an neuen Ideen, Erfahrungen und Menschen.
The German word "aufgeschlossen" is an adjective that means "open-minded" or "receptive". It is derived from the prefix "auf" and the verb "schließen," meaning "to close." In this context, "aufgeschlossen" indicates a person who is mentally open and willing to consider new ideas or perspectives.
Similar words in German include "offen" (open), "tolerant" (tolerant), and "weltoffen" (worldly or cosmopolitan).
The main difference is that while "aufgeschlossen" specifically emphasizes a readiness to embrace new ideas and experiences, "offen" can refer generally to being open in various contexts, and "weltoffen" implies a broader cosmopolitan openness influenced by global experiences.
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Examples
Er ist sehr aufgeschlossen gegenüber neuen Ideen.adjective
He is very open to new ideas.
Unsere Gruppe bleibt immer aufgeschlossen gegenüber Veränderungen.adjective
Our group always remains open-minded towards changes.
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