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open

open

Meaning of open

English

to move a door, window or lid so you can go through or reach inside

Deutsch

zugänglich machen, eine Sperre oder ein Verschluss entfernen

open

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈəʊpən/
American English
/ˈoʊpən/

open with German translation

open usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I always open the window in the morning.

Ich öffne morgens immer das Fenster.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I open the door slowly.

Ich öffne die Tür langsam.

open synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between open, open up, unlock, uncover, and unseal

O
🇬🇧English
open up

Open; more casual, also about businesses

A2often

ENThey will open up a new café on our street.

U
🇬🇧English
unlock

Unlock with a key

A2often

ENShe unlocked the front door with her key.

Advanced: broader words

U
🇬🇧English
uncover

Take a cover off

B1often

ENThe excavation uncovered ancient pottery.

U
🇬🇧English
unseal

Break a seal

B1rare word

ENThey unsealed the envelope in front of the committee.

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open belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does open mean?

to move a door, window or lid so you can go through or reach inside

How do you pronounce open?

open is pronounced /ˈəʊpən/.

How is open used in a sentence?

Ich öffne morgens immer das Fenster. Translation: I always open the window in the morning.

Is open part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, open can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is open part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, open can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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