offen

offener · am offensten
Based on: *upo, *eup
Goethe A2 Adjective #53 Adjective
1.

open

Opposite: geschlossen
(In daily life, "auf" is much more common for doors and stores but "auf" doesn't work for figurative things like an open mind. That's what you'll need "offen" for.)
Examples
  • Sei offen für neue Ideen!
  • Be open to new ideas!

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

offen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. open.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'offen'?

comparative: offener / superlative: am offensten

What is 'offen' related to?

The word 'offen' is related to *upo, *eup.

Where can I learn more about 'offen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.