eröffnen
Translation
to open, to inaugurate, to launch, to reveal
Examples
Ich möchte ein Konto eröffnen.
I would like to open an account.
Ein neues Restaurant wird eröffnet.
A new restaurant is being opened.
Der Präsident eröffnete die Konferenz.
The president opened the conference.
Er eröffnete mir sein Geheimnis.
He revealed his secret to me.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to open sth. He is opening a new restaurant.
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to reveal sth. to sb. She revealed her true feelings to him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufmachen, beginnen; Antonyms: schließen, beenden
Etymology
From the prefix er- (indicating a beginning) + the verb öffnen (to open). It implies a more formal or official opening.
Memory Tips
Think of 'eröffnen' as the formal version of 'öffnen'. Use it for official openings like a store, a bank account, or a conference.