die Öffnung

Plural: die Öffnungen
Based on: öffnen
Noun #1328 Noun
1.

the opening, the hole

(In sense of an actual opening, in the sense of "can be passed through". For an opening of a store, the word is "die Eröffnung".)
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Examples
  • Die Katze schlüpfte durch die Öffnung im Zaun.
  • The cat slipped through the opening in the fence.

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Prefix Verb Explained – “aufmachen”

A quick look at "aufmachen" and why it doesn't only mean "to open". Also: a look at the secret behind the r-verion and the super useful "raufmachen".

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How many meanings does the German word 'Öffnung' have?

Öffnung has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the opening, the hole.

What is the gender of 'Öffnung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Öffnung'?

die Öffnungen

What is 'Öffnung' related to?

The word 'Öffnung' is related to öffnen.

Where can I learn more about 'Öffnung'?

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Prefix Verb Explained – “aufmachen”
A quick look at "aufmachen" and why it doesn't only mean "to open". Also: a look at the secret behind the r-verion and the super useful "raufmachen".
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