die Eröffnung
Translation
opening, inauguration, launch, opening ceremony
Examples
Die Eröffnung des neuen Ladens ist morgen.
The opening of the new shop is tomorrow.
Er spielte eine ungewöhnliche Eröffnung im Schach.
He played an unusual opening in chess.
Grammar Patterns
the opening ((of sth.)) The opening of the festival was spectacular.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Beginn, der Anfang, die Einweihung; Antonyms: die Schließung, das Ende
Etymology
From the verb 'eröffnen' (to open). The prefix 'er-' often indicates the start or completion of an action, and 'öffnen' means 'to open'. The suffix '-ung' makes it a feminine noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' as 'outward' and 'öffnen' as 'open'. An 'Eröffnung' is the act of opening something out to the public, like a new shop or an event.