adjectiveadverb
offen
open
Etwas ist nicht geschlossen und man kann hineingehen oder hineinschauen.
The German word "offen" is an adjective meaning "open".
- It often describes something that is physically open (e.g., a door, a window).
- It can also describe openness in abstract terms, like being open-minded (offen für neue Ideen) or being candid/honest.
Similar words:
- aufgeschlossen (open-minded)
- freimütig (frank, candid)
- herrlich (in some contexts, meaning open or unobstructed, though less common)
Difference:
- "Offen" primarily refers to a literal or figurative state of openness.
- "Aufgeschlossen" emphasizes a positive acceptance of new ideas or people.
- "Freimütig" refers to openness in communication or expression rather than a physical or general openness.
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Examples
Die Tür steht offen.adjective
The door is open.
Das Fenster ist offen.adjective
The window is open.
Sein Fenster ist immer offen.adjective
His window is always open.
Das Geschäft bleibt heute länger offen.adjective
The store remains open longer today.
Das Fenster steht offen.adjective
The window is open.
Unsere Tür bleibt offen.adjective
Our door remains open.
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