die Offenheit
Translation
openness, candor, frankness, sincerity
Examples
Ich schätze deine Offenheit sehr.
I really appreciate your openness.
Die Offenheit für neue Ideen ist wichtig.
Openness to new ideas is important.
Grammar Patterns
((sb's)) Offenheit ((sb's)) openness I admire his openness.
Offenheit ((für+4)) openness to ((sth.)) She has a great openness to other cultures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ehrlichkeit (honesty), Aufrichtigkeit (sincerity); Antonyms: Verschlossenheit (reticence)
Etymology
From 'offen' (open) + the suffix '-heit', which forms abstract nouns, similar to '-ness' in English.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'open-ness'. The structure is very similar to its English equivalent.