eröffnen
Translation
to open, to inaugurate, to launch, to start
Examples
Sie eröffnete gestern ihr Café.
She opened her café yesterday.
Der Bürgermeister eröffnete die Brücke.
The mayor opened the bridge.
Er eröffnete das Feuer auf die Ziele.
He opened fire on the targets.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to open sth. She opened a café.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to inaugurate, to launch; Antonyms: to close, to end
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating completion or beginning) + 'öffnen' (to open). It signifies bringing something into an officially open state.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' adding formality. You 'öffnen' a door, but you 'eröffnen' a new business, an account, or a ceremony.