offen
Translation
open, frank, undecided
Examples
Das Fenster ist offen.
The window is open.
Er ist ein sehr offener Mensch.
He is a very open person.
Die Frage bleibt offen.
The question remains open.
Grammar Patterns
to leave ((sth.)) open Please leave the window open.
to be open ((to sth.)) He is open to new ideas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auf, ehrlich; Antonyms: geschlossen, zu
Etymology
From Old High German 'offan', related to 'auf' (up/open). Cognate with English 'open'.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to English 'open' if you replace 'p' with 'f'.