offenbaren
Translation
to reveal, to disclose, to manifest
Examples
Er offenbarte mir sein Geheimnis.
He revealed his secret to me.
Die Wahrheit offenbarte sich langsam.
The truth revealed itself slowly.
Gott offenbarte sich dem Propheten.
God revealed himself to the prophet.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) offenbaren to reveal sth. He revealed the truth.
((j-m)) ((et4)) offenbaren to reveal sth. to sb. He revealed his secret to me.
sich4 offenbaren to reveal oneself, to become apparent The truth revealed itself.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to unveil, to uncover; Antonyms: to hide, to conceal
Etymology
From 'offen' (open) + '-bar' (a suffix like '-able') + '-en' (verb ending). Literally 'to make open-able', hence 'to reveal'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'offen' (open) for all to see. It's often used for secrets, truths, or in a religious context (revelation).